Summary
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrest involved a police recruit in New Orleans who had a valid Social Security number and driver's license. He was ordered for deportation despite passing initial checks for immigration status and criminal history. This follows recent deportation actions under President Donald Trump's administration.
Key Facts
- A police recruit in New Orleans was detained by ICE for deportation.
- The recruit had a valid driver’s license and Social Security number.
- He began the hiring process with the police in June of the previous year.
- A judge ordered his removal on December 5.
- The recruit passed the E-Verify system, which checks immigration status.
- The recruit has been in the United States for 10 years.
- Immigration enforcement is a focus of President Donald Trump's administration, with over 605,000 deportations since January 2025.
- The New Orleans Police Department found no prior criminal history for the recruit.
