Under President Trump and former ICE Director Tom Homan, the administration has ramped up its crackdown on criminal activity by undocumented immigrants.
In a recent coordinated sweep, ICE arrested 18 non-citizens for identity theft and fraud. Charges include misuse of Social Security numbers and false citizenship claims, with each carrying up to 12 years in prison.
At CPAC, Homan highlighted a sharp decline in border “gotaways” and called for zero tolerance toward gangs like MS-13 and Tren de Aragua, now labeled terrorist groups. He proposed detaining violent offenders at Guantánamo Bay.
The operation signals a policy shift toward targeting immigration-related financial crimes to dismantle criminal networks. Officials emphasize collaboration with local law enforcement and vow to prosecute serious crimes regardless of immigration status.
Trump’s administration continues to link immigration enforcement with national security and public safety goals.
