ICE doubles arrests but wants tougher action now


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ICE officials reported improved enforcement numbers but emphasize the need for stronger action against criminal illegal immigrants in the United States.

Former ICE Director Tom Homan acknowledged recent progress in immigration enforcement while highlighting ongoing challenges. Despite arrest rates doubling compared to the previous year under President Biden’s administration, Homan expressed dissatisfaction with current results.

“Look, you know, the ICE numbers have been good,” Homan said. “I’ve been asked the last few weeks, they’re good. They’re twice as much as Biden arrested a year ago from today, but I want more. We’ve got 700,000 illegal aliens walking the streets of this country with criminal convictions. We’ve got to arrest more. We’ve got to increase targeting. We’ve got increased operations.”

The former ICE director outlined plans for enhanced enforcement, particularly in sanctuary cities. He emphasized the importance of doubling manpower in these jurisdictions to combat non-cooperative local policies.

“We’ve got sanctuary cities. Now, if sanctuary cities don’t help, we double the manpower in sanctuary cities. This is a never-ending effort that we’re not going to slow down. We’re going to increase. So this is what’s happening. We want more arrests. We want more action. And I won’t rest. I won’t rest until every criminal illegal alien is eradicated from this country, every illegal gang member is eradicated for this country. Well, numbers are high. They’re looking good. Not good enough. I’m not satisfied. We’re going to keep pushing.”

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