Tom Homan, former director of ICE, stated that all undocumented individuals are subject to arrest and deportation, irrespective of whether they have criminal records. Enforcement primarily focuses on national security and public safety threats but includes anyone illegally in the country. Homan criticized sanctuary cities, explaining that during arrests, non-criminal undocumented individuals are often apprehended alongside targeted criminals. The current approach marks a shift from the previous administration, which limited arrests to those convicted of serious crimes. Critics note that over half of ICE arrests involve individuals with no criminal history, contradicting campaign promises regarding deportation priorities.
"I see people saying we're arresting non-criminals. They're in the country illegally. That's our job."
"National security threats, public safety threats are always the priority. But if you're in the country illegally you're not off the table."
"When we go to a community to go find the criminal, many times they're with others. Others that may not be a criminal target, but they're in the United States illegally they're coming too."
"Unlike the last administration where Secretary Mayorkas instructed ICE you can't arrest illegal aliens for simply being here illegally... That's not what the law says."
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