Immigration Raids: Mass Arrests to Begin Tuesday in US, Day After Trump’s Inauguration
Homan confirmed reports of large-scale operations targeting undocumented individuals across the country. "On Tuesday, ICE is finally going to go out and do their job," he said.
The United States is bracing for sweeping immigration raids as federal authorities plan to detain undocumented immigrants starting Tuesday, marking one of the first major actions under President Donald Trump’s new administration. The announcement, made by Trump’s incoming border czar, Tom Homan, underscores the administration’s renewed focus on cracking down on illegal immigration.
In an interview with Fox News, Homan confirmed reports of large-scale operations targeting undocumented individuals across the country. “On Tuesday, ICE is finally going to go out and do their job,” he said. “We’re going to take the handcuffs off ICE and let them go arrest criminal aliens.” Homan, a former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), was known for his hardline policies during Trump’s first term, including the controversial family separation policy at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Homan emphasized that the operation would prioritize individuals deemed public safety threats but warned that no one residing illegally in the U.S. would be exempt. “What we’re telling ICE is: You’re going to enforce the immigration law without apology,” he stated.
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the operation will kick off in Chicago, with raids expected to involve 100 to 200 ICE officers. The effort is set to last all week, beginning just a day after Trump’s inauguration. Chicago, a self-proclaimed “sanctuary city,” is among several Democratic strongholds that have vowed to shield undocumented immigrants from federal enforcement actions.
Don Terry, a spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department, reaffirmed the city’s stance, stating, “The department does not document immigration status and will not share information with federal immigration authorities.” He added that the police would not interfere with other government agencies conducting their duties.
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