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ICE head says agency to crack down on American companies hiring unauthorized workers
UNITED STATES, JUL 21 – ICE acting director Todd Lyons said the agency will arrest all undocumented immigrants and prosecute employers hiring unauthorized workers, with nearly 150,000 deportations in early 2025.
- Todd Lyons, acting ICE director, stated on Sunday that the agency will arrest anyone found in the U.S. illegally and target companies hiring unauthorized workers.
- This crackdown follows President Trump's intensified immigration enforcement during his second term's first months, prompting criticism over tactics like ICE agents wearing masks.
- Lyons emphasized prioritizing arrests of those with serious criminal histories while also conducting operations with criminal warrants against employers exploiting unauthorized labor.
- ICE recorded nearly 150,000 deportations in Trump's first six months and with new funds, Lyons said it is "possible" to reach the 1 million deportations annual target.
- The agency's expanded enforcement and employer accountability suggest a continued aggressive immigration stance with potential impacts on communities and businesses nationwide.
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