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In the early weeks of the Trump administration, immigration raids and deportations have sharply increased across the U.S. Federal agencies like the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are conducting targeted operations, with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stating that the administration considers all undocumented immigrants to be criminals.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has partnered with agencies such as the FBI, DEA, and ATF to carry out these operations. Raids have taken place in states including Texas, Colorado, Illinois, Florida, New Jersey, New York, and California. In New York City, the focus of some raids was on individuals allegedly connected to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Those arrested included individuals wanted for violent crimes such as burglary, kidnapping, and possession of firearms. Notably, the administration has expanded its focus to include all individuals in the country without legal status, not just those with criminal records.

Cities like Chicago, designated as "sanctuary cities," have policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement actions. This approach has drawn significant criticism, especially over concerns about the treatment of migrants and the practice of family separations.

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