Trump administration prepares crackdown on illegal immigrants in sanctuary cities

 In a bold move signaling a dramatic shift in immigration enforcement, President Donald Trump's administration is preparing to launch a sweeping operation targeting illegal immigrants in sanctuary cities across the nation. Dubbed by insiders as a "big f–king operation," the multi-day raids are set to begin as early as January 21. Cities like Chicago and New York, long criticized for their refusal to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, will be the primary focus of this aggressive crackdown.

The operation, spearheaded by Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, aims to prioritize the arrest and deportation of illegal immigrants who pose a threat to public safety. Homan, a seasoned immigration enforcement official, has vowed to "take the handcuffs off ICE" and allow agents to enforce immigration. While the administration has emphasized targeting criminals first, Homan has made it clear that no one in the country illegally is off the table.

Sanctuary cities, which have adopted policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities, have long been a flashpoint in the national debate over immigration. These cities, including Chicago and New York, have refused to detain or share information about illegal immigrants with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), effectively creating safe havens for those who have entered the country unlawfully. Critics argue that these policies undermine federal law and endanger public safety by shielding individuals who may have criminal records...<<<Read More>>>...