DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Oversees Major Immigration Raids in NYC Targeting Criminals

Jan 28, 2025, 01:07 PM

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has initiated its first major immigration enforcement operation in New York City under a new initiative by President Donald Trump. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, who was recently confirmed by the Senate, participated in the operation, which targeted individuals with criminal charges. Noem posted a video on social media showing the arrest of a criminal alien in the Bronx, charged with kidnapping, assault, and burglary. The operation is part of a broader effort by federal agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), to ramp up immigration enforcement across the country, following Trump's executive orders aimed at enhancing border security and tackling illegal immigration. New York City, known as a sanctuary city, is among the locations targeted in these operations.