January 1, ICE Ramps Up Arrests of Criminal Illegals

Wyatt’s Take

• ICE launches Operation Patriot 2.0 in Massachusetts.
• Boston’s sanctuary policy criticized for sheltering criminals.
• Trump administration secures more funding for border enforcement.

ICE agents are stepping up efforts in Massachusetts to capture criminal illegal aliens. The new crackdown is part of Operation Patriot 2.0, building on a previous operation that led to 1,500 arrests in May.

According to a senior Homeland Security spokesperson, these sweeps aim to remove dangerous offenders. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s sanctuary policies have come under fire for putting public safety at risk and protecting criminals, not citizens.

“Sanctuary policies like those pushed by Mayor Wu not only attract and harbor criminals but also place these public safety threats above the interests of law-abiding American citizens. ICE is arresting sex offenders, pedophiles, murderers, drug dealers, and gang members released by local authorities,” the statement said.

Police officers in Boston are reportedly quietly assisting ICE behind the scenes, despite directions from city officials. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons noted the support from local law enforcement for ICE operations.

“We have so many men and women on the Boston Police Department and other jurisdictions that are so pro-ICE, that want to work with us and that are actually helping us behind the scenes.”

In June, ICE took 30,000 illegal aliens into custody. Congress recently approved $45 billion for more detention space and nearly $30 billion for ICE to hire additional deportation agents.

The administration is claiming success in cutting down cross-border smuggling by arresting U.S.-based illegals funding these efforts. Smuggling of children often uses money earned from American jobs, according to officials.

Stay tuned to see if these new policies actually keep American communities safer.

Wyatt Matters

Hardworking families in the heartland expect their laws to be enforced. Operations like this keep our neighborhoods safe and send a message that our rules mean something.

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