As Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sweeps ramp up under the Trump administration, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is taking center stage. In a highly publicized operation in New York City, Noem joined federal authorities to carry out predawn raids targeting undocumented immigrants with criminal records. She praised ICE for removing dangerous offenders and shared visuals of the operation on social media, emphasizing the successful apprehension of criminals. As Immigration and Customs Enforcement sweeps have gotten underway at the start of the Trump administration, multiple raids in cities across the U.S. have been filmed and highly publicized. Kristi Noem, the newly confirmed Homeland Security Secretary, praised ICE for removing dangerous offenders, sharing visuals of the operation on social media. She emphasized that recording the raids is to create an “accountability measure. It’s not a spectacle, This is our nation’s law enforcement — judicial process. The scales of justice are equally applied to everybody. We want transparency on this. I believe that this is an accountability measure.” Noem joined the federal authorities during the first deportation operations in New York City on Tuesday morning. In her posts, Noem showcased photographs of herself wearing an ICE protective vest, surrounded by armed enforcement officers. The operation aimed to arrest 500 undocumented immigrants with criminal records, including charges like murder, theft, and kidnapping. One target was a Venezuelan national and suspected gang member wanted in Colorado for multiple felonies. Noem posted on X shortly before 5 am “We are doing this right-doing exactly what President @realDonaldTrump promised the American people making our streets safe. Live this AM from NYC. I’m on it,”. Kristi Noem didn’t mince words, calling the targets ‘dirtbags’ and vowing to remove them from the streets. She also highlighted the collaboration between ICE, DHS, and local law enforcement, despite New York City’s sanctuary laws. Noem said. “I talked to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, on the phone probably four or five times last night, and how one of these individuals was so dangerous, and that we needed the backup of the NYPD to be there in case things went south”. The raids align with President Trump’s promise to crack down on illegal immigration and make American streets safer. Vice President JD Vance has even suggested deporting one million undocumented immigrants annually—nearly four times the number deported under the Biden administration. However, questions remain about whether DHS has the manpower to achieve this goal. As Kristi Noem and ICE continue their enforcement efforts, the debate over immigration policy intensifies. Are these raids a necessary step for public safety, or do they risk violating civil rights? Stay tuned as we break down the latest developments. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more updates on politics and immigration!.
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