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The White House announced the beginning of large-scale deportation operations Friday, January 24, reinforcing President Trump’s commitment to taking strong action against illegal immigration.
In a post on X, the White House emphasized that those who enter the U.S. illegally will face serious consequences. “Just as he promised, President Trump is sending a strong message to the world: those who enter the United States illegally will face serious consequences,” the post read.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the start of the operations, stating that 538 criminal illegal immigrants, including a suspected terrorist, four members of the Tren de Aragua gang, and several individuals convicted of sex crimes against minors, had been arrested.
Leavitt added that deportation flights had already begun, with hundreds of illegal immigrant criminals being deported via military aircraft. She referred to the operation as “the largest massive deportation operation in U.S. history,” noting, “Promises made. Promises kept.”
In a separate development, India’s Ministry of External Affairs reiterated its opposition to illegal immigration, with spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stating that the government would facilitate the return of Indian nationals overstaying or residing illegally in the U.S. or elsewhere. Jaiswal emphasized that illegal immigration often involves organized crime and that the Indian government would help deport individuals back to India if their nationality is confirmed.
Trump had promised during his 2024 presidential campaign to declare a national emergency and carry out mass deportations of migrants living in the U.S. without legal authorization. After taking office on January 20, he signed executive orders declaring a “national emergency” at the southern border with Mexico.
The increasing scrutiny of immigration policies has raised concerns within the Indian community in the U.S. While Trump has expressed support for skilled immigrants and the H-1B visa program, the issue of undocumented Indian nationals remains unresolved.
(Photo courtesy: Donald Trump Instagram)