In 2025, over 17,500 illegal immigrants were arrested under the Laken Riley Act, which was President Trump’s first signed law, mandating ICE detention for those accused of crimes like theft, DUI, and violence, named after murdered Georgia student Laken Riley.
For context, DHS concluded “Operation Angel’s Honor,” arresting over 1,000 such offenders in two weeks, including convicted serious criminals from various countries. Secretary Kristi Noem praised the efforts to deliver justice. Critics like Nayna Gupta argue the law risks detaining non-threats without due process and disrupts immigration enforcement.
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