Trump administration's ICE raids spark New York controversy
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted raids in New York on Tuesday in search of undocumented immigrants. The local police supported the operation, reports NBC. The actions of Donald Trump's administration are causing significant controversy.
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) organized raids in New York on Tuesday, focusing on undocumented immigrants. According to NBC, the operation was supported by the local police.
These raids are part of Donald Trump's administration's strategy to increase the number of deportations and make them visible, which is why the authorities focus on large cities.
Increased ICE operations in the USA
The Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, was present when at least one person was arrested in the Highbridge neighborhood of the Bronx. According to the Furman Center at New York University, the serious crime rate in Highbridge exceeds the citywide average.
Although city and state laws prohibit police from engaging in immigration law enforcement, New York officers were part of the Department of Homeland Security (HSI) task force investigating violations of federal criminal law.
The arrested person was wanted for serious crimes such as kidnapping, assault, and burglary.
We will not hesitate to partner with federal authorities to bring violent criminals to justice — just as we have done for years. Our commitment to protecting our city’s law-abiding residents, both citizens and immigrants, remains unwavering — emphasized New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Controversies surrounding Trump administration actions
NBC reports that according to the latest data from the Trump administration, about half of the people arrested by ICE have no criminal background. The President of the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), Murad Awawdeh, criticized these actions as a “publicity raid.” He published pictures and videos of Kristi Noem in a bulletproof vest leading the operation in the Bronx.
Awawdeh argued: “No matter how the Trump administration portrays the issue of law enforcement, it’s not about public safety, it's about instilling fear in our immigrant communities.”
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Recall: Donald Trump announced that he intends to conduct mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. According to the "Wall Street Journal," the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to involve 100 to 200 officers in these actions. The operation targets large cities in the United States, including Chicago, a city that is one of the largest centres of the Polish community.
