In a bold demonstration of the new administration’s commitment to law and order, the Department of Homeland Security is taking decisive action to restore integrity to America’s immigration system. The systematic dismantling of last-minute Biden administration policies continues as federal authorities conduct targeted enforcement operations across major cities.
If anyone thought the days of midnight policy dumps were over, they hadn’t counted on the Joe Biden administration’s final days. Indeed, the latest revelation shows just how far they were willing to go to undermine border security on their way out.
Early Wednesday morning, ICE officers moved through New York City streets with a clear purpose. Local residents, tired of rising crime in their neighborhoods, stopped to thank the officers.
“It was so amazing to me to see people walk by us on the street early in the morning and just say, ‘Thank you. Thank you for being here,'” DHS Secretary Kristi Noem reported.
The public’s gratitude would soon be further justified. By mid-morning, Secretary Noem revealed a major policy shift that had been executed just hours earlier. This was the cancellation of a controversial last-minute deportation shield implemented by former Secretary Mayorkas.
Taking Action Against Last-Minute Maneuvers
“Before he left town, Mayorkas signed an order that said for 18 months they were going to extend this protection to people that are in Temporary Protected Status,” Noem explained. “And we stopped that today.”
The canceled extension would have allowed approximately 600,000 Venezuelan nationals to remain in the United States through late 2026, regardless of their compliance with immigration laws. Unlike the previous administration’s catch-and-release approach, these operations demonstrate what real immigration enforcement looks like.
“We signed an executive order within the Department of Homeland Security in a direction that we were not going to follow through on what [Mayorkas] did to tie our hands, that we are going to follow the process, evaluate all of these individuals that are in our country,” Noem continued.
The policy reversal comes amid growing concerns about the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TDA), which has established a presence in multiple American cities. Secretary Noem didn’t mince words about the administration’s approach to such threats.
“The people of this country want these dirtbags out,” she said. “They want their communities to be safe.”
ICE operations in New York City specifically targeted criminal illegal immigrants. This was part of a nationwide effort to restore law and order to American streets. The operation demonstrates the administration’s commitment to protecting American citizens first.
Part of Broader Immigration Reform
The cancellation of the Venezuelan TPS extension represents just one component of a comprehensive immigration reform strategy. The administration has already taken several decisive steps, including:
- Empowering ICE officers by removing Biden-era restrictions.
- Restoring expedited removal powers.
- Canceling abuse-prone parole programs.
- Implementing enhanced vetting procedures.
“This is part of our plan to make sure that we’re protecting America, keeping it safe again, just like President Trump promised,” Noem emphasized.
The Department of Homeland Security has indicated that cases involving Venezuelan nationals will be evaluated on an individual basis, ensuring proper vetting and adherence to immigration laws. This approach marks a return to merit-based consideration rather than blanket protections.
For Americans who’ve watched their communities transformed by unchecked illegal immigration, this change couldn’t come soon enough.
Key Takeaways:
- Secretary Noem’s swift action blocks the Biden administration’s attempt to extend protections for 600,000 Venezuelan nationals.
- ICE operations show immediate results as communities welcome enhanced immigration enforcement.
- Trump administration systematically dismantled last-minute Biden policies that weakened border security.
- The new approach prioritizes American safety over the political agenda, targeting criminal gang activities.
