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100 Days: Protecting America from the Worst First

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April 29, 2025Washington, DC, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

100 days of record-breaking immigration enforcement in the US interior

3 in 4 arrests were criminal illegal aliens

WASHINGTON — During the first 100 days of President Donald J. Trump’s second term, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested 66,463 illegal aliens and removed 65,682 aliens, including criminals who threaten public safety and national security. Three in four arrests were criminal illegal aliens, putting the worst first.

“The brave men and women of ICE protect our families, friends and neighbors by removing public safety and national security threats from our communities,” said ICE acting Director Todd M. Lyons. “During President Trump’s first 100 days, ICE alone has arrested over 65,000 illegal aliens — including 2,288 gang members from Tren de Aragua, MS-13, 18th Street and other gangs. Additionally, 1,329 were accused or convicted of sex offenses, and 498 were accused or convicted of murder.”

The criminal records of those arrested include convictions or charges for 9,639 assaults, 6,398 DWIs or DUIs and 1,479 weapon offenses.

“We removed over 65,000 illegal aliens to countries across the world,” said Lyons. “We’re just 100 days into this administration and thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem, ICE is using every tool at its disposal to enforce our country’s immigration laws and protect our communities.”

ICE has significantly ramped up arrests and removals with help from state and local law enforcement agencies through the 287(g) Program. The agency’s Enforcement and Removal Operations directorate has 579 pending and signed agreements with police departments and sheriff’s offices across the nation, demonstrating the effectiveness of a whole-of-government approach to immigration enforcement. Since Jan. 20, there have been 444 new 287(g) agreements nationwide.

Operationally, ICE Homeland Security Investigations — which also focuses on transnational crime and threats — has been zeroing in on worksite enforcement operations to protect American businesses. Since Jan. 20, HSI has arrested more than 1,000 illegal workers and proposed over $1 million in fines against businesses that exploit and hire illegal workers.

"This agency has set the bar on arrests and removals while upholding its national security mission, said ICE Deputy Director Madison D. Sheahan. "Homeland Security Investigations has been zeroing in on worksite enforcement operations to protect American businesses. Since Jan. 20, HSI has arrested more than 1,000 illegal workers and proposed over $1 million in fines against businesses that exploit and hire illegal workers. Last week, HSI broke up a human smuggling ring that's allegedly responsible for bringing between 500 and 700 illegal aliens into the U.S. every year — aliens that the U.S. government never vetted. Our communities are becoming safer each day thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem's leadership."

Learn more about ICE’s public safety mission on X and watch footage from recent ICE operations on DVIDS.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

Updated: 06/13/2025