As US President Donald Trump takes office in the United States, authorities have started their crackdown against illegal migrants, who entered the US to fulfil their American dreams. In a massive operation just three days after Trump returned to the White House for the second time, hundreds of illegal immigrants have been arrested and deported. In a post from The White House's official X handle, it is being informed that a total of 538 arrests have been made.
Here's what the White House said
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared the numbers as she said that the US authorities arrested 538 illegal migrants and deported hundreds using a military aircraft.
She added, "The Trump Administration arrested 538 illegal immigrant criminals including a suspected terrorist, four members of the Tren de Aragua gang, and several illegals convicted of sex crimes against minors."
She also said that the Trump Administration has deported hundreds of illegal 'immigrant criminals' via military aircraft, as she added, "The largest massive deportation operation in history is well underway. Promises made. Promises kept."
After taking oath as the 47th US President, Trump on Monday declared a national emergency at the US-Mexico border. In his inaugural address, he also announced plans to send US troops and restrict refugees and asylum, saying he wants to halt illegal entry and border crime.
Pope called Trump's mass deportation plans a 'disgrace'
Trump's promise of mass deportation has drawn criticism from several countries worldwide as Pope Francis called plans to impose mass deportations of immigrants to be a “disgrace”. While he made the comments during an appearance at an evening talk show, the Pope on Monday offered congratulations to Trump on the day of his inauguration.
Another cardinal close to Francis, Chicago Cardinal Blasé Cupich, said the reports of mass deportations targeting the Chicago area “are not only profoundly disturbing but also wound us deeply”.
(With inputs from AP)
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