The Trump Administration made its stance on illegal immigration clear with a large-scale operation that resulted in the arrest of 538 people and the deportation of hundreds more.
Mass Arrests and Deportations
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared the news on social media platform X, stating:
“The Trump Administration arrested 538 illegal immigrants, including a suspected terrorist, four members of the Tren de Aragua gang, and others convicted of sexual crimes against minors.”
Leavitt highlighted the scale of the operation, calling it “the largest mass deportation operation in history” and added: “Promises made. Promises kept.”
She also confirmed that hundreds of detainees were deported via military planes, showing the government’s firm stance. Hours later, she shared a photo of several individuals boarding a military plane, reinforcing the message.
🚨DAILY IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT REPORTING FROM ICE🚨
538 Total Arrests
373 Detainers Lodged
Examples of the criminals arrested below 🔽🔽🔽
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 24, 2025
“President Trump is sending a clear and strong message to the world: if you enter the United States illegally, you will face severe consequences,” wrote Leavitt.
Trump Fulfills Campaign Promises
Just as he promised, President Trump is sending a strong message to the world: those who enter the United States illegally will face serious consequences. pic.twitter.com/yqgtF1RX6K
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 24, 2025
President Trump has reiterated his commitment to fighting illegal immigration, a key promise during his campaign. In the early hours of his second term, he signed executive orders declaring a “national emergency” at the southern border and authorized the deployment of more troops to the area.
Trump also promised to deport “millions of criminal foreigners” as part of his administration’s efforts to strengthen border security.
Local Impact and Controversy
Not all sectors have welcomed these raids. The Mayor of Newark, Ras Baraka, issued a statement condemning that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted raids in the city without judicial orders, detaining both undocumented residents and U.S. citizens.
“ICE agents raided a local establishment, detaining undocumented residents and also citizens, without presenting a judicial order,“ Baraka stated.
Legislative and Political Changes
In a related move, the Republican-controlled Congress approved a law this week to expand the pretrial detention of foreign nationals suspected of crimes.
Another controversial decision was the closure of the White House website in Spanish. Shortly after Trump took office, users reported that the site was unavailable.
Those who tried to access the page were greeted with a 404 error that said “Page not found,” followed by a link redirecting to the English version of the website.
A Message from the Administration
The first raid under President Trump’s renewed leadership marks a determined and aggressive approach to illegal immigration. With visible actions at the start of his term, Trump reinforces his commitment to policies that prioritize border security and the enforcement of immigration laws.
This operation is just the beginning of what the administration describes as a “new era” in handling immigration issues in the United States.
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