U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joined immigration enforcement agents during raids on illegal aliens “dirtbags” in New York City.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers conducted the raids in the early hours of Tuesday morning in the deep blue “sanctuary city.”
In a post on X, Noem described the illegal alien criminals targeted in the raids as “dirtbags.”
“Just now,” Noem said on X alongside a video of an arrest.
“Enforcement operation in NYC.
“Criminal alien with kidnapping, assault & burglary charges is now in custody – thanks to @ICE.
“Dirtbags like this will continue to be removed from our streets.”
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Just now.
Enforcement operation in NYC. Criminal alien with kidnapping, assault & burglary charges is now in custody – thanks to @ICE.
Dirtbags like this will continue to be removed from our streets. pic.twitter.com/fRpJBdmqSl
— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) January 28, 2025
Noem was confirmed Saturday by the Senate to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
During her confirmation hearing, she made it clear that tackling illegal immigration and border security were two of her top priorities.
My mission as Secretary of Homeland Security is to keep America safe. Under my leadership, @DHSgov will protect the American people with integrity and honesty. President Trump is putting Americans' safety FIRST. pic.twitter.com/ANtW0gG6EU
— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) January 28, 2025
The operation marks several raids across the United States.
Officers have targeted public safety threats from illegal aliens in major cities and elsewhere.
Arresting some criminal aliens this morning in NYC – thank you to the brave officers involved. @DHSgov @ICEgov @SecretService @DEAHQ @USMarshalsHQ @NYPDSpecialops pic.twitter.com/uaRxFCvh5h
— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) January 28, 2025
We are doing this right – doing exactly what President @realDonaldTrump promised the American people – making our streets safe.
Live this AM from NYC. I’m on it. pic.twitter.com/YrDqWupsPJ
— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) January 28, 2025
ICE said on Monday that it had made 1,179 arrests in a single day, and had issued 853 detainers – requests that illegal immigrants in custody be turned over to ICE on release.
New York City is one of a number of “sanctuary” cities that do not cooperate with ICE detainers.
However, NYC’s Democrat Mayor Eric Adams has softened that stance in recent months.
Adams has said he is prepared to work with ICE on deporting violent criminals.
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