Trump Administration Intensifies Immigration Crackdown; Nearly 50 Arrested in Colorado Drug and Gang Raid
January 28, 2025
Experts caution that while there is general support for deportations, the methods employed can provoke backlash if perceived as overly harsh or inhumane.
Achieving the administration's goal of mass deportations will require Congressional support for additional funding and resources, which remains uncertain.
Survivors and world leaders commemorated the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, reflecting on its historical significance.
In a related incident, a raid in Colorado on January 26 led to nearly 50 arrests of undocumented individuals, specifically targeting the Tren de Aragua gang linked to drug trafficking.
During these enforcement actions, collateral arrests have occurred, meaning individuals without criminal records present at the raids may also be detained.
Homan criticized previous Biden administration guidelines for hindering the targeting of criminals, while Biden officials argued that those guidelines were clear and focused.
The Trump administration has intensified its immigration enforcement efforts, with recent operations initiated in Chicago.
These operations involved multiple agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
Community members expressed heightened feelings of fear and vulnerability, prompting many to take precautions such as hiding from agents or seeking support from local activists.
In New Jersey, several workers, including a U.S. military veteran, were detained at Oceans Seafood Depot following a routine tip-off.
Homan also noted that enforcement operations could now extend to sensitive locations like churches and schools, a significant shift from prior protective guidelines.
Gwinnett County Public Schools addressed community concerns regarding immigration policy changes, affirming that a child's immigration status does not affect their right to public education.
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The Guardian • Jan 26, 2025
Immigration raids in Chicago begin days after ‘border czar’ claimed officials were ‘reconsidering’
NBC News • Jan 27, 2025
Immigration enforcement operations underway in cities across the U.S.
CBS Chicago • Jan 27, 2025
Targeted immigration enforcement efforts under way in Chicago