ICE in Metro Detroit: Arrests ramp up one week into second Trump term
The Brief
President Trump is one week into his second term and policies are already being felt.
The numbers show an increase in activity when it comes to border control agents in Michigan.
The numbers also point to an increase in activity, as close to 1,000 people were arrested by ICE nationwide on Sunday.
DETROIT (FOX 2) - It has been only a week since President Donald Trump started his second term in office and changes in policy are being noticed nationwide and in Metro Detroit.
What they're saying
The numbers show an increase in activity when it comes to border control agents in the area. One of those arrests was seen right outside a Kroger in West Dearborn.
Most people FOX 2 spoke with are well aware of an increase in border patrol agents, and that has some concerned and making calls to an attorney.
Many videos of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were taken at separate locations in Dearborn on Monday afternoon.
According to immigration law attorney Raed Mourad, this is indicative of what he is also seeing in the community.
"ICE has definitely ramped up on their pickups. I have constant calls on a regular basis, mostly from Hispanic clients who are nervous and scared," said Mourad.
Even the Detroit branch of Homeland Security Investigations posted these pictures on 'X' with the caption:
"Working to apprehend immigration violators in Michigan and Ohio."
Big picture view
The numbers also point to an increase in activity, as close to 1,000 people were arrested by ICE nationwide on Sunday alone. Compare that to all of 2024, where only 2,234 people in Detroit alone were arrested by ICE.
The deportation process has also changed.
What's next
Effective on Jan. 21, according to the National Immigration Law Center, the Department of Homeland Security expanded its use of a process called "expedited removal," meaning it's no longer required to go before a judge before being deported.
"We are seeing these cars. People are calling. People are being arrested. ICE is out here. You need to be careful and know your rights," said Mourad.
The Source
FOX 2 talked with Immigration law attorney Raed Mourad and used information from the National Immigration Law Center.
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