Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Tuesday morning that federal immigration agents have commenced enforcement actions in New York City. Noem, who manages the country’s immigration system, shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) documenting an enforcement operation that resulted in the arrest of an individual charged with kidnapping, assault, and burglary.
The footage, appearing to capture agents undertaking a raid before sunrise, shows two officers escorting a handcuffed man to a vehicle with flashing lights outside an unidentified apartment building. Details about the arrest or additional operations were not disclosed by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in New York City.
In her post, Noem warned, “Dirtbags like this will continue to be removed from our streets.” She noted her presence in New York to support the enforcement operation, declaring in another predawn post, “I’m on it.”
Just now.
Enforcement operation in NYC. Criminal alien with kidnapping, assault & burglary charges is now in custody – thanks to @ICE.
Dirtbags like this will continue to be removed from our streets. pic.twitter.com/fRpJBdmqSl
— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) January 28, 2025
Although specific details about other arrests or locations were unclear, a spokesman for Noem confirmed “multiple” enforcement activities occurring throughout New York on Tuesday. The actions are part of broader federal immigration enforcement efforts directed by the recently appointed secretary.
These efforts aim to detain and remove illegal immigrants accused of serious criminal offenses while residing in the United States without authorization. The announcement and visible enforcement actions underscore the administration’s ongoing commitment to prioritize border security and to remove those unlawfully residing in the country.