White House press secretary says all illegal immigrants are criminals
The White House has made it clear that all the illegal immigrants recently arrested by federal immigration authorities are considered criminals, according to the Trump administration. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the issue during her first press briefing since President Donald Trump returned to the White House last week.
In response to a reporter’s question about the 3,500 arrests made by U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) since President Trump’s return to office, Leavitt emphasized that all those arrested are considered criminals by the administration because they illegally broke the nation’s laws. She highlighted the shift in the administration’s perspective compared to the previous administration, where breaking immigration laws was not necessarily viewed as a criminal offense.
When asked if all the arrested individuals have criminal records, Leavitt reiterated that anyone who breaks the nation’s laws, including immigration laws, is considered a criminal under the current administration’s viewpoint.
Federal immigration authorities have been actively targeting illegal immigrants with criminal records since Trump took office. Over the weekend, ICE arrested 1,000 people and issued 554 detainers. The administration’s Border Czar Tom Homan has warned that these daily deportation numbers are expected to increase in the coming weeks as operations expand.
The images of ICE mass deportation efforts have shown arrests of MS-13 gang members and murder suspects, highlighting the administration’s focus on removing individuals with criminal backgrounds from the country. The administration’s stance on immigration enforcement reflects a tough approach towards those who violate the nation’s laws.
Overall, the Trump administration’s emphasis on targeting illegal immigrants with criminal records underscores its commitment to enforcing immigration laws and maintaining national security. The ongoing efforts to remove individuals who pose a threat to public safety demonstrate a proactive approach to border security and immigration control.
For more updates on immigration enforcement and border security, stay tuned for the latest developments from the Trump administration.
