Remember when the mainstream media couldn’t stop talking about “kids in cages” and the “cruelty” of enforcing our immigration laws? Those same news outlets have suddenly developed laryngitis when it comes to reporting on the Biden-to-Trump immigration policy transition. Funny how that works, isn’t it? When America finally starts enforcing its own laws again, the cameras mysteriously disappear.

The progressive elites spent years convincing Americans that effective border control was somehow impossible, even immoral. Their solution? Just stop trying altogether and call it “compassion.” But while they were busy virtue signaling, American communities were left dealing with the consequences – increasing crime, strained resources, and a fundamental disrespect for the rule of law.

As it turns out, the Trump administration is quietly delivering on its promises to restore order at our southern border. Just last week, a massive coordinated effort in San Antonio demonstrated exactly what happens when America decides to take its immigration laws seriously again. Remember all those “impossible” solutions Trump campaigned on? Turns out they weren’t so impossible after all.

From ‘ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations San Antonio’ via Breitbart:
Criminal aliens have taken advantage of our immigration laws for long enough. We will continue to prioritize public safety. These joint operations show the public what can be done when agencies work together toward a common goal of public safety.

In a sweeping seven-day operation that ended May 17, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, working alongside Texas Department of Public Safety troopers and agents from the FBI, ATF, DEA, Border Patrol, and U.S. Marshals Service, arrested 275 illegal aliens in the San Antonio area. Perhaps most telling: a staggering 178 of those arrested had criminal histories.

This wasn’t just about immigration enforcement – this was about public safety. Among those apprehended was a 37-year-old Cuban national convicted of manufacturing and distributing heroin and methamphetamines. Let that sink in. While politicians were busy debating terminology, drug manufacturers were setting up shop in American neighborhoods. Isn’t it amazing how quickly things can change when we simply enforce existing laws?

The Criminal All-Stars Finally Get Their Curtain Call

The operation revealed a disturbing pattern of repeat offenders who had no business being in the country. One 34-year-old Mexican national had already been deported twice and was facing a second charge of illegal reentry. Another 49-year-old, also from Mexico and twice deported, had convictions for assault and battery.

These weren’t just immigration violations – these were individuals with histories of domestic violence, cocaine possession, larceny, DWI, drug trafficking, weapons offenses, and assault. Even more remarkable was the arrest of a 57-year-old Costa Rican national wanted by authorities in his home country for fraud.

Sylvester M. Ortega, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations San Antonio acting Field Office Director, didn’t mince words about the significance of these arrests. The message was clear: the era of catch-and-release is over. The era of accountability has returned. Wasn’t this exactly what Trump promised on the campaign trail?

When Government Actually Does Its Job (Shocking, We Know)

The San Antonio operation represents something we haven’t seen in years – genuine cooperation between federal, state, and local law enforcement with the shared goal of enforcing our nation’s immigration laws. No jurisdictions declaring themselves “sanctuaries.” No agencies working at cross-purposes. Just law enforcement professionals doing their jobs without political interference.

This multi-agency approach is precisely what President Trump promised during his campaign – a coordinated, no-nonsense strategy that treats illegal immigration as the serious issue it is. The results speak for themselves: 275 illegal aliens, many with serious criminal histories, are no longer walking American streets.

But here’s what should concern every American citizen: these arrests happened in just one week, in just one region of Texas. It raises the uncomfortable question – how many more criminals are currently residing illegally throughout the country? The San Antonio operation may just be the tip of a very large iceberg.

The mainstream media’s silence on this story tells you everything you need to know. When immigration enforcement fails, it’s front-page news. When it succeeds under conservative leadership, suddenly there’s nothing to see here. What happened to “speaking truth to power”? Or does that only apply when certain people hold power?

But American citizens living in border states know better. They’ve experienced firsthand the consequences of lax immigration policies. For them, operations like the one in San Antonio represent something long overdue – a government that prioritizes the safety and sovereignty of its own citizens. President Trump promised to put Americans first, and that’s exactly what we’re seeing.

Key Takeaways:

• A seven-day operation in San Antonio resulted in 275 illegal aliens being arrested, with 178 having criminal records including drug trafficking, assault, and fraud.
• The successful operation demonstrates what happens when multiple agencies work together without political interference from “sanctuary” policies.
• The mainstream media has largely ignored this significant enforcement action, continuing a pattern of selective coverage of immigration issues.

Sources: Breitbart