The Department of Homeland Security has announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is launching a heightened enforcement effort in so-called sanctuary cities, marking an escalation in the Trump administration’s immigration policies. This move comes as part of ongoing efforts to target undocumented immigrants, including those with criminal records or recent arrivals. Authorities emphasize that the focus remains on individuals deemed public safety threats or those who pose a risk to national security. The initiative underscores a broader shift in federal immigration strategy, prioritizing arrests and deportations in jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
DHS said ICE has initiated a “surge in sanctuary cities,” as part of the Trump administration’s continuous crackdown on immigration.
