Federal agents, led by new DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, made a high-profile arrest in New York City on Tuesday as part of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul defended the operation, emphasizing its focus on violent offenders while reaffirming sanctuary policies.
Attorney General Letitia James is monitoring ICE’s expanded presence and is suing the Trump administration over its federal funding freeze. Meanwhile, Adams directed the NYPD to coordinate with federal agencies for targeted enforcement. The arrested individual was linked to violent crimes in New York and Colorado.
Trump’s broader immigration crackdown includes increased raids in Democratic-led cities, expanded deportation procedures, and efforts to end birthright citizenship. Critics argue these policies are unconstitutional, while Democratic leaders scramble to challenge them in court.
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