US Authorities Arrest Over 500 Illegal Migrants, Deports Hundreds
Washington DC, US: US authorities have started the crack down on illegal migrants in the country. Reportedly, hundreds of illegal migrants who reached Washington after the perilous journey seeking the ‘American Dream’ were arrested and deported. The massive crackdown came within three days of Donald Trump taking up power.
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary said that the US authorities have arrested 538 illegal migrants and deported hundreds using a military aircraft.
🚨DAILY IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT REPORTING FROM ICE🚨
538 Total Arrests
373 Detainers Lodged
Examples of the criminals arrested below 🔽🔽🔽
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 24, 2025
Taking to X, Leavitt said that, “The Trump Administration arrested 538 illegal immigrant criminals including a suspected terrorist, four members of the Tren de Aragua gang, and several illegals convicted of sex crimes against minors”.
🚨TODAY: The Trump Administration arrested 538 illegal immigrant criminals including a suspected terrorist, four members of the Tren de Aragua gang, and several illegals convicted of sex crimes against minors.
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) January 24, 2025
“Trump Administration also deported hundreds of illegal immigrant criminals via military aircraft. The largest massive deportation operation in history is well underway. Promises made. Promises kept”, she further added.
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The White House listed names of some of people who were arrested by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the crimes committed by them. The alleged crimes also include rape, sexual conduct against a child, and continuous sexual abuse of a child aged 14 or younger.
Trump signed off a series of executives on January 20, the day he return to White House as the US President. One among the signed executives include “Protecting the American people against invasion”. As per the order, during the last four decades, the US saw an unprecedented flood of illegal immigration. “Millions of illegal aliens crossed our borders or were permitted to fly directly into the United States on commercial flights and allowed to settle in American communities, in violation of longstanding Federal laws”.
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The order further states that many of these “aliens unlawfully within the United States” present significant “threats to national security and public safety”, committing vile and heinous acts against innocent Americans.
