Public security

ICE Arrests 82 Criminal Illegals In Enforcement Surge In Wake Of Lawmakers' Questions

This month, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Newark Field Office arrested 82 “enforcement targets” – most of whom were criminal illegals previously deported -- during an operation December 5-9.

All of the targets in the operation met the highest immigration enforcement priorities as established in Department of Homeland Security Secretary (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson's 2014 memorandum.

“The results of this targeted enforcement operation underscore ICE's ongoing commitment to public safety,” said John Tsoukaris, field office director of ERO Newark. “As part of this operation, we specifically focused on the arrest of individuals who are in violation priority one of DHS Civil Immigration Enforcement Priorities. Because of the tireless efforts and teamwork of ERO officers and our law enforcement partners, there are 82 fewer criminals in our neighborhoods,” he added.