Trump Orders Federal Agencies To Help Tackle Illegal Immigration Crisis

President Donald Trump has authorized a significant increase in immigration enforcement by directing federal law enforcement agencies to assist in apprehending illegal immigrants. A directive issued by acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman allows various Justice Department agencies to engage in immigration-related operations that were previously limited to DHS officers.

Under the new order, officers from the U.S. Marshals, Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Bureau of Prisons have been granted authority to detain individuals in violation of immigration laws. This move provides a major boost to federal efforts to locate and deport those who entered the country illegally.

Huffman emphasized that the directive is a critical step toward resolving the ongoing immigration crisis and ensuring that law enforcement agencies have the tools needed to carry out their duties effectively. She noted that the move addresses the lack of resources that has hindered past enforcement efforts.

The additional support from these agencies adds approximately 31,000 officers to the immigration enforcement team, strengthening the capacity of existing personnel at Border Patrol and ICE, which currently have around 40,000 agents.

Recent enforcement efforts have already resulted in the apprehension of hundreds of illegal immigrants in major cities across the country, including criminals with ties to violent gangs and drug trafficking organizations. The administration has focused its efforts on sanctuary cities and areas with high concentrations of illegal immigrants.

Trump’s administration continues to roll out aggressive measures aimed at curbing illegal immigration, with more actions expected to follow in the coming weeks.