51,000 immigrants arrested in one month, highest in US history

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested nearly 51,000 people last month.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested nearly 51,000 people last month as the Trump administration ramps up its crackdown on illegal immigration. This is the highest number of arrests in a single month in the agency's history.

According to data released by ICE and US media reports, the agency arrested an average of 1,645 people per day last month. The previous record for the highest number of arrests in a single month was set in June, at nearly 43,000. As a result, a new record was set for two consecutive months.

After returning to power for the second time, President Donald Trump has intensified his campaign to enforce immigration laws in the United States. His administration has ordered various federal agencies to increase their operations to identify and deport those living in the United States without legal documents.

This campaign has been intensified in different parts of the country. 1,226 people were arrested in a special anti-immigration campaign in Georgia. In addition, more than 30 people were detained at airports last month.

ICE and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said that the number of deportations has also increased in addition to the arrests. In June, DHS reported that 356,389 people have been deported from the United States so far this fiscal year.

DHS claims that the operation is necessary. According to them, the purpose of the operation is to enforce immigration laws and remove people considered a threat to public safety.

Homeland Security Secretary Mark Wayne Mullen said, “This realistic initiative to remove criminal illegal immigrants from our community is supported by 80 percent of Americans. By removing these criminals, we are making America safe again.”

However, the government’s extensive operation has also been criticized. Various reports have said that some of the people detained in the recent operation had no criminal records. They even had legal work permits or valid parole papers. This has raised concerns among immigration activists about whether the crackdown will be limited to criminals.

Even some supporters of the Trump administration's immigration policies believe the crackdown should be stepped up. Mike Howell, president of the pro-Trump Oversight Project, said the number of arrests is still lower than he had hoped. He called for workplace immigration enforcement to be a key part of the strategy.

Source: The Dawn