Immigration enforcement operations ramp up in cities across the U.S.

Immigration enforcement operations unfolded across multiple cities Sunday, marking what President Donald Trump has called the beginning of an era of mass deportations that would primarily target migrants with criminal backgrounds but in which concerns remain that migrants with no criminal histories will be swept up, as well.

CHICAGO — Immigration enforcement operations unfolded across multiple cities Sunday, marking what President Donald Trump has called the beginning of an era of mass deportations that would primarily target migrants with criminal backgrounds but in which concerns remain that migrants with no criminal histories will be swept up, as well.

Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, told NBC News on Sunday that several people convicted of serious offenses, including murder and sex crimes, were apprehended. He added that collateral arrests — detentions of people without criminal convictions who were present during the raids — would occur.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement said in a statement Sunday that its enhanced operations aim to "enforce U.S. immigration law and preserve public safety and national security by keeping potentially dangerous criminal aliens out of our communities.”

The agency later said ICE made 956 arrests Sunday — the largest single-day number to date by the Trump administration. Since Trump was inaugurated Monday, ICE has made at least 2,681 arrests. It was unclear how many of those arrested had criminal histories or convictions.

Homan said the people arrested Sunday in Chicago included six convicted of serious sex offenses, multiple gang members and two others who were previously convicted of murder and aggravated sexual battery.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/immigration-enforcement-operations-rcna189353

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