Trump’s First Immigration Move: 308 Illegals Detained on Day One
On January 21, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 308 undocumented immigrants nationwide, marking a significant action on President Donald Trump’s first full day in office.
Tom Homan, the newly appointed border czar, stated that these operations targeted individuals considered threats to public safety, noting that approximately 700,000 such individuals are present in the country.
The arrests were part of a broader strategy to enhance immigration enforcement, including deploying additional troops to the U.S. southwest border and implementing immediate deportation measures for illegal border crossers.