Post Reports Inside Trump’s immigration crackdown
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Feb 5, 2025 
Join immigration reporters Nick Miroff and Silvia Foster-Frau as they delve into the intense realities of ICE operations during the Trump administration. Miroff shares gripping firsthand accounts from a ride-along in NYC, revealing the complexities of enforcement and the fear it instills in communities. Foster-Frau highlights a specific raid in Newark, discussing the impact on innocent workers and the chilling atmosphere that surrounds these arrests. Together, they unpack how these actions reflect wider societal tensions and government narratives.
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NYC Ride-Along
- Nick Miroff joined ICE agents in New York City on a ride-along.
- The agents targeted a 34-year-old Ecuadorian man previously deported and with a pending rape charge.
Publicity Over Safety
- Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen's tweeting about the operation jeopardized officer safety by revealing it prematurely.
- This prioritized public relations over operational security, mirroring the president's campaign tactics.
Broad Enforcement
- ICE arrested 20 individuals, 8 without criminal records.
- The administration uses a broader interpretation of its focus, claiming anyone here illegally is fair game for arrest, regardless of criminal history.