The Daily Blast: Stephen Miller Rages Wildly at Low Arrests—and Wrecks a Big Trump Scam

Stephen Miller is pushing ICE to meet extreme arrest quotas, targeting thousands of low-level immigrants like day laborers and construction workers daily, as revealed in a private meeting with ICE officials.

This drives ICE morale to plummet because agents feel pulled away from focusing on serious criminals, exposing that Trump's mass deportations are not about public safety but maximizing the deportation of peaceful immigrants.

Former ICE officials and immigration experts stress that this strategy harms communities, wastes resources, and fuels instability, while denying pathways to legal status perpetuates fear and chaos.

The episode highlights how this crackdown is supported by billions in funding for detention facilities but is broadly unpopular and demoralizing, even among ICE officers who feel turned into an ideological 'goon squad.'

Legal reform to provide status for undocumented people is presented as the humane and politically popular alternative to this destructive enforcement approach.

• Stephen Miller pressures ICE to maximize arrests, focusing on low-level immigrants for deportation quotas.
• This approach harms ICE morale and distracts from targeting serious criminals, revealing political motivations.

• Trump's immigration policies, including mass deportations, are confirmed to harm the economy.
• Average American families could lose over $2,000 annually due to these policies.