President Donald Trump's newly reinvigorated immigration enforcement policies have transformed the landscape of border security and deportation operations across the United States.

According to Breitbart, the Department of Homeland Security has announced unprecedented figures, with Immigration and Customs Enforcement arresting over 151,000 illegal aliens and deporting more than 135,000 since January 20.

The sweeping enforcement actions have particularly targeted criminal organizations, including the arrest or deportation of 600 members of Tren De Aragua and numerous MS-13 and 18th Street Gang affiliates. DHS officials emphasized that these numbers have already exceeded the total enforcement actions for the entire previous fiscal year, marking a significant shift in immigration policy implementation.

Massive Florida operation demonstrates enhanced enforcement strategy

Operation Tidal Wave, a groundbreaking multi-agency effort in Florida, exemplifies the administration's intensified approach to immigration enforcement. The operation resulted in approximately 800 arrests, targeting individuals with serious criminal backgrounds, including gang members, murderers, and drug traffickers.

The success of Operation Tidal Wave heavily relied on the expanded implementation of ICE's 287(g) program. This initiative has fostered unprecedented cooperation between federal immigration authorities and local law enforcement agencies.

The program's effectiveness has attracted widespread support from police departments nationwide. When President Biden left office, only 134 departments participated in the program. Currently, more than 500 law enforcement agencies have established formal agreements with ICE.

Local law enforcement collaboration transforms deportation efforts

The dramatic increase in 287(g) participation represents a fundamental shift in how immigration enforcement operates at the local level. Nearly 400 new law enforcement agencies have joined the program since Trump's inauguration in January.

This expanded cooperation has significantly enhanced ICE's ability to identify and apprehend criminal illegal aliens. The integration of local and federal resources has created a more comprehensive enforcement network.

The surge in participating agencies marks a departure from previous administration policies, reflecting a new emphasis on coordinated enforcement efforts between different levels of government.

Gang-related arrests highlight security priorities

DHS has placed particular emphasis on dismantling transnational criminal organizations operating within U.S. borders. The arrest of hundreds of Tren De Aragua members represents a significant blow to the organization's U.S. operations.

The enforcement actions have disrupted established criminal networks, with many gang members reportedly fleeing the country in response to increased pressure from law enforcement. This exodus includes significant numbers of MS-13 and 18th Street Gang members.

A DHS news release stated:

This includes 600 members of Tren De Aragua who have been arrested or deported, as well as thousands of MS-13 and 18th Street Gang members who have fled the country. These numbers have already surpassed the entirety of Fiscal Year 2024, and we're just 100 days into this administration.

First 100 days reshape immigration landscape

The Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement strategy has fundamentally altered the dynamics of illegal immigration and criminal activity within U.S. borders in just over three months. The Department of Homeland Security reported the arrest of more than 151,000 illegal aliens and the deportation of over 135,000 individuals since January 20. The implementation of enhanced cooperation between federal and local law enforcement through the 287(g) program has created a more robust enforcement network, with more than 500 police departments now participating in ICE operations. This coordinated approach has led to significant successes, including Operation Tidal Wave in Florida and the widespread disruption of transnational criminal organizations operating within American borders.