During the initial 100 days of President Donald J. Trump's second term, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has apprehended 66,463 illegal aliens and deported 65,682, including those deemed as threats to public safety and national security. A significant majority of the arrested individuals were identified as criminal illegal aliens.
"The brave men and women of ICE protect our families, friends, and neighbors by removing public safety and national security threats from our communities," stated ICE acting Director Todd M. Lyons. "During President Trump’s first 100 days, ICE alone has arrested over 65,000 illegal aliens — including 2,288 gang members from Tren de Aragua, MS-13, 18th Street, and other gangs. Additionally, 1,329 were accused or convicted of sex offenses, and 498 were accused or convicted of murder."
The detainees' criminal records encompass 9,639 assault convictions or charges, 6,398 DWIs or DUIs, and 1,479 weapon offenses. Lyons further explained, "We removed over 65,000 illegal aliens to countries across the world. We’re just 100 days into this administration and thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem, ICE is using every tool at its disposal to enforce our country’s immigration laws and protect our communities."
ICE's enforcement efforts have intensified with collaboration from state and local law enforcement under the 287(g) Program. The agency's Enforcement and Removal Operations division reports 579 pending and executed agreements with law enforcement across the U.S., which underscores a comprehensive government approach to immigration enforcement. Since January 20, 444 new 287(g) agreements have been established nationwide.
ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is focused on addressing transnational crimes and workplace enforcement to safeguard American businesses. Since January 20, HSI has apprehended more than 1,000 illegal workers and suggested over $1 million in fines for businesses hiring them.
"This agency has set the bar on arrests and removals while upholding its national security mission," stated ICE Deputy Director Madison D. Sheahan. "Homeland Security Investigations has been zeroing in on worksite enforcement operations to protect American businesses. Since Jan. 20, HSI has arrested more than 1,000 illegal workers and proposed over $1 million in fines against businesses that exploit and hire illegal workers. Last week, HSI broke up a human smuggling ring that's allegedly responsible for bringing between 500 and 700 illegal aliens into the U.S. every year — aliens that the U.S. government never vetted. Our communities are becoming safer each day thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem's leadership."
More information on ICE’s public safety efforts is available on social media platforms, and footage can be viewed on DVIDS. The public can report crimes or suspicious activity by calling 866-DHS-2-ICE or filling out the online tip form.
