Secretary Noem Leads NYC ICE Raids, Arrests "Dirtbags" Charged with Kidnapping

Jan 28, 2025, 01:25 PM

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joined Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in New York City on Tuesday morning to conduct the first major immigration operation in the city since President Trump took office. The raids targeted criminal illegal aliens, resulting in the arrest of individuals facing charges including kidnapping, assault, and burglary. Secretary Noem shared footage of the arrests on social media, referring to the detained individuals as "dirtbags." The operations took place in the Bronx and involved federal agencies such as ICE, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). These raids are part of the administration's crackdown on illegal immigration, particularly in sanctuary cities like New York City.