Summary
President Trump has set up new joint task forces to help with deportations and target criminal groups. These task forces involve the FBI and ICE and have begun operations in places like South Texas and Indianapolis. The task forces aim to make more arrests than previous operations and support the broader immigration enforcement goals.
Key Facts
- President Trump has established new joint task forces focused on deportations and combating criminal groups.
- These task forces are co-led by the FBI and ICE's Homeland Security Investigations unit.
- A recent raid in San Antonio resulted in more than 140 arrests, surpassing other recent operations.
- The task forces will eventually operate in all 50 states with a centralized command center.
- The task forces were created by an Executive Order from President Trump and began full operations in September.
- The law enforcement efforts have faced some community resistance and legal challenges.
- The shift in priorities has decreased other investigations, like child trafficking and sex crimes.
- The centralized command aims to better address criminal threats according to FBI's Mark Remily.
