NYC Immigration Raids: ICE Arrests Criminal Aliens in Bronx
ICE agents conducted raids in the Bronx, arresting at least two individuals, including a Venezuelan gang member wanted for an armed raid in Colorado. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem publicized the arrests on X (formerly Twitter), calling the apprehended individuals "criminal aliens" and "dirtbags".
<img src="https://i0.wp.com/www.nydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/GiYZHcuW0AACSrk.jpeg?fit=620%2C9999px&ssl=1" alt="Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joins federal agents as they conduct enforcement raids in the Bronx." >The raids involved multiple agencies, including NYPD's Special Operations Division, though the NYPD clarified that they don't participate in civil immigration enforcement. One of the arrests involved Anderson Zambrano Pacheco, a member of the Tren de Aragua gang, wanted for burglary, kidnapping, and extortion. Mayor Adams confirmed the NYPD's cooperation, emphasizing a focus on violent criminals.
Residents described the raids as dramatic, with agents using heavy weaponry and forcing entry into apartments. One raid led to the arrest of a Dominican immigrant wanted for questioning by Interpol in a murder investigation. The raids sparked reactions ranging from support to criticism regarding the approach and its impact on immigrant communities.
<img src="https://i0.wp.com/www.nydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/250128_ice8.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&ssl=1" alt="Federal agents take an unidentified person into custody during an immigration enforcement raid in the Bronx.">The operation aligns with President Trump's policy of prioritizing the removal of criminal migrants. However, the raids have also drawn criticism from advocacy groups who view the action as a publicity stunt aimed at instilling fear and violating New York City's sanctuary city status.
Similar raids were conducted in other cities, highlighting a broader immigration enforcement strategy.
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