Controversy grows as largest deportation operation begins
The White House spokeswoman, Karoline Leavitt, announced the arrest of 538 illegal immigrants. The U.S. Congress has passed a law allowing the deportation of undocumented individuals. However, there are concerning reports about the actions of authorities in the United States.
Leavitt announced on social media that 538 illegal immigrants have been arrested. The U.S. Congress has passed a law that permits the arrest and deportation of individuals suspected of breaking the law.
"The Trump Administration arrested 538 illegal immigrant criminals," Leavitt wrote, adding that several hundred were deported by military plane. "The largest massive deportation operation in history is well underway. Promises made. Promises kept," she added.
New regulations and their consequences
The issue of illegal migration was one of the main topics of Trump's election campaign. Among the first decisions of the new president was the suspension of the right to asylum. Tom Homan, who is responsible for deportations, announced that the priority is individuals convicted of crimes, but other illegal immigrants will also be arrested. "ICE is performing excellent right now out in the field, and they're gonna continue every day," Homan assured.
Not only illegal immigrants were detained
Reuters reported that during a raid in Newark, New Jersey, not only illegal immigrants were detained but also U.S. citizens. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka stated that "one of the detainees is a U.S. military veteran, who suffered the indignity of having the legitimacy of his military documentation questioned." Baraka emphasized that "Newark will not stand by idly while people are being unlawfully terrorised."
