ICE Arrests Convicted Criminal Aliens as Enforcement Ramps Up

The Department of Homeland Security announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested a number of illegal aliens Monday, including foreign nationals convicted of murder, sex abuse of a minor, assault, cocaine trafficking, and aggravated robbery.

The Contrast: Enforcement vs. Obstruction

While the Trump administration continues its aggressive crackdown on criminal aliens, some Democrat-led cities are doing everything they can to obstruct enforcement:

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ordered “Anti-ICE” signs installed at over 450 city-owned properties, warning federal agents against using the locations for immigration enforcement.

The first assistant U.S. Attorney for Central California wasn’t impressed:

“This whole thing is silly. The signs have no legal weight, force, or effect on anything the federal government does. Federal agents will go anywhere they need to go to enforce federal law, including city property.”

The signs reportedly cost taxpayers an estimated $250,000 — money that could have gone toward public safety, roads, or schools.

Another Arrest: Dog Torturer in ICE Custody

In a particularly disturbing case, an illegal alien from the United Kingdom who overstayed his visa was arrested and charged with four felony counts of animal torture at a Las Vegas animal shelter. John Young Cotter Johnstone, 38, was caught on video kicking and dragging dogs, using shock collars, and swinging dogs in mid-air by their leashes. Thanks to Clark County officials honoring the ICE detainer, he is now in federal custody.

DHS Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis noted: “Seven of the 10 safest cities cooperate with ICE. We need more state and local politicians to work with us to keep criminals off our streets and out of our country.”

Why Texas Leads

Texas has consistently been at the forefront of border security and immigration enforcement. Governor Abbott’s Operation Lone Star and local law enforcement cooperation with ICE stand in stark contrast to the obstruction seen in cities like Los Angeles, Denver, and New York.

Bastrop County residents can be proud that Texas continues to put public safety first.

Sources: Newsmax, The Blaze, NY Post