Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested nearly 1,000 individuals on Sunday in a large-scale enforcement operation, with significant activity concentrated in the southeastern United States, according to reports from multiple ICE field offices.

The agency confirmed a total of 956 arrests nationwide and issued 554 detainers.

#Immigration #ICEERO pic.twitter.com/ee4zKKD6aT

— U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (@ICEgov) January 27, 2025

According to ICE, a detainer is issued when there is “probable cause to believe that the person is removable from the United States under federal immigration law.”

The Miami field office detailed five specific cases involving individuals arrested during the operation—three in Florida and two in Puerto Rico.

In Puerto Rico, two individuals from the Dominican Republic were taken into custody.

One was charged with domestic violence, while the other faced charges of driving under the influence of alcohol.

In Florida, a Nicaraguan national was arrested at the Broward County Jail.

Charges against this individual included aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, unlawful carrying of a concealed weapon, discharging a firearm in public, and driving with a suspended license.

A Jamaican national was arrested on charges of possession of oxycodone, displaying a firearm during a felony offense, and operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.

Additionally, a Mexican national was detained at the Martin County Jail.

This individual was charged with traffic offenses and had prior convictions for multiple DUIs.

The Miami field office shared a message on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “#ICE protects America by enforcing US immigration laws to preserve national security & public safety.”

ICE @ERO_Miami placed a detainer on a Mexican national at the Martin County Jail in Stuart, Fla. He’s charged with traffic offenses and has multiple DUI convictions. #ICE protects America by enforcing US immigration laws to preserve national security & public safety.

— ERO Miami (@EROMiami) January 26, 2025

This mass enforcement operation is part of a broader effort by ICE since President Donald Trump took office.

The new administration began large-scale deportation efforts last Monday, with daily operations leading to significant numbers of arrests.

On the first day alone, over 400 individuals were detained.

The Atlanta field office emphasized the importance of enforcing immigration laws to ensure public safety.

In a statement, they said, “Removing criminal aliens from our communities isn’t just enforcement—it’s protection. Ensuring the safety and security of our neighborhoods starts with upholding the law.”

ICE’s recent operations demonstrate the agency’s continued focus on apprehending individuals deemed to pose a threat to public safety or who are otherwise in violation of federal immigration laws.

This includes not only those with prior criminal convictions but also individuals flagged for deportation proceedings through detainers.

While the southeastern United States saw significant activity, the scope of Sunday’s operation extended across the country, with nearly 1,000 arrests underscoring the scale of ICE’s efforts.

As immigration enforcement remains a key priority under the Trump administration, ICE has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing U.S. immigration laws to protect national security and public safety.

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