Trump Administration to Deploy 500 Border Agents to Support ICE Raids

The Trump administration is reportedly planning to deploy 500 additional border patrol agents to assist ICE agents in conducting raids throughout the United States. According to CBS News, this operation is expected to commence by the end of May. This move is expected to significantly increase the number of immigration arrests nationwide. "It's unjust how they're trying to make immigration look like a crime," said Angel Campos, a pastor who works with immigrant communities. "It's not a crime, it's a human need." Border patrol agent Roberto Ortiz stated that while historically their role was limited to border enforcement, this new collaboration will extend their duties to the interior of the country. The increased collaboration is occurring at a time when illegal border crossings have dropped by over 90%. This raises questions about the necessity of the increased enforcement. The Department of Homeland Security has not yet issued a statement on this strategy. The increased enforcement is causing significant anxiety within immigrant communities across the US. However, the decrease in illegal crossings suggests a possible shift in immigration patterns.