Trump orders ICE to ramp up deportations
By bellecarter // 2025-02-05
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  • President Donald Trump has directed ICE to dramatically increase daily deportations, setting a target of 1,200 to 1,500 arrests per day, up from previous rates.
  • ICE field offices are tasked with achieving a minimum of 75 arrests per day, with managers held accountable for any shortfalls, reflecting the administration's frustration with current deportation rates.
  • To avoid media backlash, the administration plans to focus initial deportation efforts on approximately 1.5 million migrants who have been convicted of crimes or received final deportation orders from judges.
  • ICE reported 956 arrests on Sunday, marking a significant increase compared to daily averages under the Biden administration, with nearly half of those arrested lacking criminal records.
  • The administration's strategy aims to bolster public support for stricter immigration policies while minimizing backlash from pro-immigration advocates and Democrats, highlighting the ongoing national debate on immigration policy.
President Donald Trump has instructed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to dramatically increase the number of daily deportations. According to a report from the Washington Post, Trump has set a target of 1,200 to 1,500 arrests per day, reflecting the administration's frustration with the pace of deportations and its commitment to fulfilling Trump's campaign promises on immigration. (Related: Trump preparing to DEPORT 1.5 million illegal immigrants paroled and let into the country by Biden.) ICE officials were briefed on the new quotas during a call with senior leadership on Jan. 25. Field offices have been tasked with achieving a minimum of 75 arrests per day, with managerial accountability for any shortfalls. Four sources familiar with the briefing confirmed the details to the news outlet, though they spoke anonymously to discuss internal communications. The administration's push for increased deportations comes alongside efforts to manage the optics of enforcement operations. Trump's deputies aim to avoid media backlash by focusing initial deportation efforts on the approximately 1.5 million migrants who have been convicted of crimes or received final deportation orders from judges. This two-pronged strategy seeks to bolster public support while minimizing the risk of viral videos depicting distressing scenes at sensitive locations like schools or churches.

Debates over enforcement targets and public support

Despite these precautions, ICE announced on Sunday that it had conducted 956 arrests, marking a significant uptick in enforcement activity compared to the daily averages under the Biden administration. The operation reflects Trump's dissatisfaction with the pace of deportations, as he pushes for more aggressive enforcement measures. Data first obtained by NBC News shows that ICE arrested a total of 1,179 people on Sunday, with nearly 52 percent not having criminal records. Among those arrested, only 613 were considered "criminal arrests," while 566 were individuals who lacked legal authorization to remain in the United States but had not committed any crimes. The administration's approach appears to have muted some anticipated backlash from pro-immigration advocates and Democrats, who have long criticized Trump's immigration policies.  However, the tension between ramped-up enforcement and public opinion remains a key challenge for the administration as it implements its agenda. The administration's directives, paired with its commitment to minimizing media scrutiny, illustrate Trump's determination to deliver on his promises to secure the border and address illegal immigration. As ICE continues its operations, the impact of this aggressive approach will likely remain a focal point in the national conversation on immigration policy. The debate over the appropriate balance between border security and humanitarian concerns is not new. Since the 1990s, U.S. immigration policies have oscillated between periods of stricter enforcement and more lenient approaches. However, the current administration's emphasis on rapid deportation and aggressive enforcement represents a significant shift from recent years. As ICE implements its new directives, the coming weeks and months will be crucial in determining how the public perceives these efforts and whether they will translate into broader support for the administration's immigration agenda. The outcome of this enforcement strategy will not only shape the immediate fate of thousands of immigrants but also have long-term implications for the national discourse on immigration policy. Head over to InvasionUSA.news to read updates on the current push to deport illegals, especially those with criminal records. Watch the video below that talks about Trump's mass deportation push and how it does not have to be "inhumane." This video is from the NewsClips channel on Brighteon.com.

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