ICE arrests 81 illegal aliens as part of joint federal law enforcement operation in Kentucky, of whom 25 also charged with felony criminal offenses.
The Department of Homeland Security also made an announcement in which it said the arrests were part of Operation Take Back America, which, according to the department, involves "multiple federal law enforcement agencies in Kentucky" working together to "repel the invasion of illegal immigration throughout the Commonwealth."
The department said that Operation Take Back America is a nationwide initiative that streamlines efforts and resources within DHS to not only crack down on illegal immigration but also "achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime."
The operation was coordinated out of Louisville.
Michael Bennett, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky, praised the operation, saying it impacts not just Kentucky but the entire country.
"I commend the work of our federal law enforcement partners, prosecutors, and support personnel who worked tirelessly to make this operation a success," said Bennett. "The aggressive investigation and prosecution of those who violate immigration laws positively impacts the security of our communities and of the Nation."
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Federal law enforcement has arrested over 32,000 illegal immigrants since President Trump returned to the White House. (Evan Vucci/AP)
Another migrant arrested was a 44-year-old Indian national convicted of sexual misconduct with a minor, intimidation and battery.
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ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Chicago Field Office Director Sam Olson also commented on the arrests, saying, "We are committed, as a united group, to removing individuals from our communities who pose a threat to public safety and national security."
"Public safety relies on the expertise of ICE officers who are able to coordinate across federal agencies to accomplish these arrests," he said. "Operations that lead to the arrest and detention of alien offenders can be complex and may, at times, prove to be challenging. Our agency is more than capable to meet those challenges. I’m grateful for all our federal partners here in the Commonwealth of Kentucky."
Peter Pinedo is a politics writer for Fox News Digital.
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