When it comes to cleaning up the mess created by years of weak immigration enforcement, the Trump administration didn’t just talk the talk—it walked the walk. This was on full display during an exclusive embed with Fox News as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Boston carried out targeted operations against dangerous criminal aliens, showcasing what real leadership looks like in the fight to keep Americans safe.
Let’s call it what it is: sanctuary city policies are a bad joke at best and an outright menace at worst. These policies shield dangerous individuals from deportation, leaving law-abiding citizens to pay the price. Yet, ICE Boston’s recent sweep is proof that the adults are back in charge. Among the eight arrests made during this operation, ICE agents nabbed MS-13 gang members, Interpol Red Notice fugitives, and suspects wanted for murder and rape. It’s a rogues’ gallery that most sane people would agree we don’t need roaming our streets. Still, thanks to sanctuary policies, these individuals weren’t just hiding in the shadows—they were given a pass to stay.
One particularly memorable detainee—a Haitian gang member with 18 prior convictions—offered a masterclass in both criminality and audacity. Declaring, “I ain’t going back to Haiti,” and hurling a profanity-laden rant about former President Trump, he made it clear that he wasn’t exactly an upstanding member of society. But here’s the rub: this guy had been allowed to rack up a rap sheet as long as the Constitution, all while dodging deportation because some cities care more about virtue signaling than public safety.
For those unfamiliar with how ICE operates, the term “collateral arrest” might sound like some bureaucratic jargon. In reality, it’s a reminder that when you let one dangerous individual go, you’re often aiding and abetting their associates. Case in point: ICE agents arrested an illegal alien who happened to be hanging around an MS-13 gang member released by a sanctuary jurisdiction earlier in the week. That’s the kind of collateral damage sanctuary cities don’t want you to think about—but it’s happening.
“Today was a good day,” said Patricia Hyde, ERO Boston Acting Field Office Director. No kidding. It’s a good day anytime we can remove threats from our communities, especially when they’ve been coddled by policies that prioritize the feelings of criminal aliens over the safety of American citizens. Hyde’s statement wasn’t just a pat on the back for her team—it was a reminder that ICE is doing the job many local jurisdictions refuse to do.
This operation is part of a broader initiative under the Trump administration to tackle illegal immigration head-on. Over 460 arrests have been made since the administration took office, targeting individuals with criminal histories that read like a highlight reel of violent and egregious offenses: sexual assault, domestic violence, drug trafficking, and weapons charges. These arrests spanned states from California to Florida, proving that no matter where you are, there’s no hiding from the long arm of the law—at least when ICE is allowed to do its job.
Meanwhile, the left is vowing to resist, and its teachers and nurses, well, just have a look:
Unhinged Chicago teacher threatens ICE agents, says she has a plan and escape routes for if ICE shows up to her schoolpic.twitter.com/OpEH0Jg6wH
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 24, 2025
Nurse at a Dallas-Fort Worth hospital in Texas posts threatening message toward ICE officers and instructs other hospital staff on how to ignore ICE agents if they show up at hospitals.
CC @RealTomHoman pic.twitter.com/cpWIsUSAjd
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 22, 2025
Transgender teacher threatens to harm ICE agents if they come to his school.pic.twitter.com/YcE0hcLwS8
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 24, 2025
This activist lawyer recruited LGBTQ illegals to be victims of a hate crime so she can help them get “victim visas.”
ICE should investigate her next. pic.twitter.com/r6WHa9CYsl
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 24, 2025
Teacher at @BethelSD says she will obstruct ICE if they come to her school.
Obstructing federal authorities is a crime.
She should be investigated. https://t.co/kJQGTfNayr pic.twitter.com/z2BNS8vR6p
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 24, 2025
This teacher says it’ll be a “frozen day in hell” before she lets ICE officers come into her classroom.
Trump authorized ICE to operate in schools. Obstructing law enforcement is a crime.pic.twitter.com/0q32HkqS8E
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 23, 2025
Let’s not sugarcoat this: sanctuary policies are a disaster. They undermine law enforcement, endanger communities, and slap hardworking Americans in the face. Yet, ICE and the Trump administration are showing that with determination and the right priorities, we can fight back.
The critics can clutch their pearls all they want, but for the rest of us, this is a breath of fresh air. So, here’s to ICE Boston and the Trump administration for proving once again that when you put America first, everyone wins—well, except for MS-13 and their buddies. But something tells me we’re okay with that.
