Homeland Security Issues BIG New Order: Deportations Will Speed Up

The Department of Homeland Security has issued a directive to bolster federal law enforcement’s role in combating illegal immigration, marking a significant shift in border security strategy.

At a Glance

  • DHS directives expand law enforcement powers and end broad use of humanitarian parole
  • Federal agencies like U.S. Marshals Service and DEA empowered to assist ICE
  • Trump Administration rescinds Biden-era guidelines limiting enforcement in “sensitive” areas
  • Initiative aims to address violent criminals entering the U.S. due to previous open border policies
  • DHS Secretary Kristi Noem orders return of immigration parole to case-by-case basis

Expanded Law Enforcement Powers

Acting DHS Secretary Benjamine Huffman has issued directives aimed at addressing issues at the U.S. southern border and empowering law enforcement agencies. The first directive rescinds Biden Administration guidelines that limited Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforcement in “sensitive” areas such as schools and churches.

“This action empowers the brave men and women in CBP and ICE to enforce our immigration laws and catch criminal aliens—including murders and rapists—who have illegally come into our country. Criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s schools and churches to avoid arrest. The Trump Administration will not tie the hands of our brave law enforcement, and instead trusts them to use common sense,” a DHS Spokesperson said.

This move allows the Department of Justice to assign agencies such as the U.S. Marshals Service, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and Federal Bureau of Prisons to assist ICE and Homeland Security Investigations in apprehending illegal aliens.

The second directive ends the broad use of humanitarian parole, returning it to a case-by-case basis. This action aims to address what the Trump Administration views as an abuse of the humanitarian parole program under the Biden-Harris Administration.

“The Biden-Harris Administration abused the humanitarian parole program to indiscriminately allow 1.5 million migrants to enter our country. This was all stopped on day one of the Trump Administration. This action will return the humanitarian parole program to its original purpose of looking at migrants on a case-by-case basis,” a DHS Spokesperson stated.

ICE and CBP will phase out parole programs not in accordance with the law, marking a significant shift from previous policies. This change is part of President Donald Trump’s broader promise of mass deportations and stricter border control measures.

The DHS initiative aims to address concerns about violent criminals and gang members entering the U.S. due to previous open border policies. The directive is seen as a major step in providing resources for finding and apprehending illegal aliens, particularly those with criminal backgrounds.

“Thanks to the last Administration’s open border policies, we’ve seen violent criminals and gang members terrorize American communities. Today’s action empowers law enforcement officials at the DOJ to help identify and apprehend aliens who have illegally come into our country,” a DHS Spokesperson explained.

To support these efforts, Homeland Security Task Forces (HSTF) are being established to dismantle human smuggling and trafficking networks and combat criminal organizations. These measures align with President Trump’s executive order titled “Protecting the American People Against Invasion,” which calls for efficient removal of aliens and the creation of sufficient detention facilities.

Make no mistake: Trump is serious about deportations this time around.