A large-scale immigration enforcement operation aimed at the Tren de Aragua gang occurred in Denver and neighboring Aurora Wednesday, prompted by President Trump's efforts to connect violent crime with immigration issues. Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, criticized media leaks for compromising officer safety during the operation. The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) targeted over 100 gang members; however, media reports varied on the number of arrests, with Fox News claiming 30 arrests and the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stating more than 100 deportations. Despite these deportations, challenges exist, as Venezuela refuses to accept its citizens, and 10 gang members have been sent to Guantanamo Bay according to the Defense Department.
The operation involved dozens of heavily armed federal officials, who executed raids across the area, provoking community outrage. Local residents, like Hannah Stickline and Fernando Martinez, reported the nature of the officers' actions. Stickline says she was questioned about illegal immigrants living nearby. She criticized the tactics, saying: "It's insulting and it's infuriating because I would never snitch on my neighbors." Martinez recounted the forceful entry and stun grenade deployment by agents. Since Trump's inauguration, more than 8,000 people have been arrested, with 461 released under various circumstances. ICE averaged 787 daily arrests from Jan. 23 to Jan. 31, compared to a daily average of 311 during the previous administration. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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