U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem participated in a high-profile immigration raid in New York City, targeting a Venezuelan gang member linked to the Tren de Aragua. The raid, conducted by ICE and federal partners, aimed to enforce immigration laws and protect public safety.
On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joined federal agents in a high-profile immigration raid targeting a Venezuelan gang member and associates in New York City. Noem observed both criminal and civil enforcement operations conducted by the agents during the raid. Noem rode alongside federal law enforcement officials as they tracked a high-priority target wanted for kidnapping, assault, and burglary in the Bronx.
This individual was reportedly linked to the Tren de Aragua gang in Venezuela and was associated with an apartment invasion in Aurora, Colorado.U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with federal partners including the FBI, ATF, DEA, CBP, and the U.S. Marshals Service, launched enhanced targeted operations in New York City. The agency stated that these operations aimed to enforce U.S. immigration laws, maintain public safety, and protect national security by preventing potentially dangerous criminal aliens from residing within communities. ICE daily arrests had maintained a steady average of 311 in the year leading up to September 30th, 2024. However, after President Trump took office, the average spiked dramatically. On Sunday, arrests reached 956 and on Monday, 1,179. If this trend continues, it would mark the highest daily average since ICE began recording data. President Trump has also rescinded longstanding guidelines that previously restricted ICE from operating at 'sensitive locations' such as schools, churches, or hospitals. This decision has raised concerns among many migrants and advocates who fear that children will be traumatized by witnessing their parents' arrests at school drop-offs, and that migrants requiring medical care will avoid hospitals out of fear of arrest.New York City Mayor Eric Adams and other national leaders are being summoned before Congress to address questions regarding immigration. Congressman James Comer, the committee chairman, asserts that Boston, Chicago, Denver, and New York City have failed to comply with federal immigration laws. This stance aligns with the position taken by the Biden administration. Notably, under Trump's administration, officers are now authorized to arrest individuals without legal status if encountered during operations targeted at migrants subject to removal. During the Biden administration, such 'collateral arrests' were prohibited. Immigration advocates are actively informing individuals about their rights and advising them on how to respond if approached by federal agents. Rosanna Eugino, from the New York Immigration Coalition, expressed concerns during a press conference, stating that these policies could lead to a decline in access to essential services, an increase in unreported victims of crime, confusion among parents and school officials, and a general atmosphere of fear within immigrant communities. Conversely, President Trump has declared a resolute stance, stating, 'We're detaining them and we are throwing them the hell out of our country. We have no apologies and we're moving forward very fast.
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