Remember when Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were essentially told to stand down and twiddle their thumbs? Those dark days are over, patriots. Trump’s ICE has been gloriously unshackled from the bureaucratic handcuffs of the Biden era, and they’re finally doing what Americans hired them to do – removing dangerous criminals from our neighborhoods.
While the previous administration was busy rolling out the welcome mat at our southern border, cartel members, gang affiliates, and violent offenders were slipping through alongside the crowds. The result? American communities transformed into hunting grounds for criminals who should never have been here in the first place. But there’s a new sheriff in town, and he’s authorized what might be the biggest illegal immigrant roundup we’ve seen in years.
Hold onto your hats, patriots, because ICE just conducted a massive operation in Florida that netted nearly 800 illegal immigrants – many with serious criminal backgrounds. “Operation Tidal Wave” lived up to its name, washing away hundreds of immigration law violators in just four days.
Operation ‘Tidal Wave’ Lives Up to Its Name
In a coordinated effort between federal and state authorities, ICE Miami partnered with Florida law enforcement agencies to arrest nearly 800 illegal immigrants. The operation utilized ICE’s 287(g) authority, which allows federal officials to deputize state and local law enforcement officers to help enforce federal immigration law.
From ‘The Post Millennial’:
“I think the main reason why this operation is significant is because it’s the first of its kind,” Todd Lyons, the acting ICE director, explained. “It’s one that not only we’ve been doing what we have, but we have surged all our federal partners together along with Homeland Security Investigations and Enforcement [and] Removal Operations, which are all the enforcement arms of ICE, but we’re also using all our 287(g) partners in the state of Florida.”
Among those swept up in the operation were some genuinely dangerous characters. Authorities nabbed Jose Sanchez Reyes, a Colombian national previously convicted of homicide in his home country. They also captured Rafael Juarez Cabrera, a Guatemalan national and alleged MS-13 member who had illegally reentered the U.S. three times despite a felony reentry conviction. Another catch was Savva Klishchevskii, a Russian national wanted in Russia for vehicular manslaughter.
These aren’t just “undocumented workers” looking for a better life – they’re convicted criminals who posed real threats to American communities. Even more encouraging, ICE officials reported that 275 of those arrested already had final orders of removal, meaning they can be deported quickly without lengthy legal proceedings.
When Feds and States Work Together, Criminals Go Home
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis wasted no time celebrating the successful operation, calling it “an example of FL and [the Department of Homeland Security] partnering to deliver big results on immigration enforcement and deportations.”
“Florida is leading the nation in active cooperation with the Trump administration for immigration enforcement and deportation operations!” DeSantis added in a separate statement.
This partnership demonstrates what can happen when sanctuary city policies aren’t obstructing federal law enforcement. While progressive jurisdictions across the country have hamstrung ICE operations for years, Florida’s willingness to cooperate has yielded immediate results in removing criminal elements from American communities.
The 287(g) program, which enables this collaboration, has faced fierce resistance from Democratic-led cities and states. Yet this operation proves its effectiveness as a force multiplier for immigration enforcement. Now, ICE is actively encouraging other local law enforcement agencies nationwide to follow Florida’s lead.
A Blueprint for Nationwide Enforcement?
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons described Operation Tidal Wave as “one of the first large-scale missions we’ve done like this ever,” highlighting the “whole of government” approach with cooperative jurisdictions. This suggests the Florida operation could serve as a template for similar enforcement actions across the country.
The operation comes as the White House ramps up immigration enforcement efforts nationwide, fulfilling a key campaign promise made by President Trump. While critics have questioned some deportation cases, the focus on removing criminal aliens with existing deportation orders appears designed to prioritize public safety first.
For law-abiding Americans who have watched illegal immigration spin out of control, Operation Tidal Wave represents what effective immigration enforcement should look like: coordinated, targeted, and focused on removing the most dangerous offenders first. With this successful model now established, Americans can expect to see more criminals who entered our country illegally heading back to where they came from.
Key Takeaways:
- ICE and Florida law enforcement arrested nearly 800 illegal immigrants in just four days, including convicted murderers and MS-13 gang members
- The operation utilized ICE’s 287(g) authority, which deputizes local law enforcement to assist with federal immigration enforcement
- Florida’s cooperation with federal authorities stands in stark contrast to sanctuary jurisdictions that obstruct immigration enforcement, providing a model for nationwide operations
Sources: The Post Millennial, The Hill
