The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has reported that within the first week of Donald Trump’s presidency, authorities arrested and deported 7,300 illegal immigrants. Officials stated that most of those expelled had a history of involvement in violent activities.
Pakistanis Among Those Detained
Sources confirm that some Pakistani nationals living illegally in the U.S. were also among those arrested. Immigration enforcement operations were carried out in several major cities, including Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, and New Orleans.
Escalation in Immigration Crackdown
According to the Department of Homeland Security, a single-day operation on January 27 led to the arrest of 956 illegal immigrants. Raids were conducted in schools and churches, triggering widespread fear among undocumented residents. Many individuals reportedly stopped going to work or sending their children to school, fearing detention.
Homeland Security Secretary Defends Mass Deportations
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem justified the large-scale deportations, stating that the administration is committed to “cleaning the streets.” To highlight the scale of the crackdown, she pointed out that only 310 people were detained in 2024, the final year of President Joe Biden’s term.
White House Claims Deportations Were Already Ordered
During a press briefing, the White House Press Secretary emphasized that 97% of those deported had already been ordered to leave during Biden’s tenure. She added that immigration laws were previously ignored but are now being strictly enforced.
Trump Reaffirms His Hardline Immigration Policies
President Donald Trump, who assumed office on January 20, wasted no time in implementing his immigration policies. His administration has taken an aggressive approach to deporting illegal immigrants, fulfilling one of his key campaign promises.
