ICE Arrests in Washington, D.C.

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
ICE arrests nearly 200 illegal immigrants in Washington, D.C. targeting criminal alien offenders including gang members. Local businesses were served notices of inspection. Many arrests made after local jurisdictions refused to honor immigration detainers.

Key Points

  • ICE operation targeted criminal alien offenders including gang members
  • Arrests made after local jurisdictions refused to honor immigration detainers
  • Focused on enhancing public safety in Washington, D.C.

Pros

  • Enhanced public safety by targeting criminal alien offenders
  • Collaboration between ICE, Homeland Security, and other law enforcement agencies
  • Efforts to make Washington, D.C. safer for law-abiding citizens

Cons

  • Disruption caused in neighborhoods and businesses
  • Concerns raised by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser about ICE actions