US Immigration Crackdown in New York: 54 Arrests Made as Part of Operation Salvo
A significant crackdown on gang activity has resulted in the arrest of 54 individuals in New York City, according to US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The operation, dubbed "Salvo," was launched following a shooting incident that left an off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer seriously injured in Upper Manhattan.
The two suspects accused of the July shooting, Miguel Mora Nunez, 21, and Christhian Aybar-Berroa, 22, have entered not guilty pleas. Noem revealed that the majority of those arrested had pending criminal charges or convictions, with sixty percent having since been deported.
According to Frank Russo, director of field operations for CBP's New York office, all 54 arrested individuals were residing in the country without authorization and "loosely affiliated" with the Dominican American Trinitarios gang. The group has faced increased scrutiny from authorities in recent months.
The arrest operation comes as tensions surrounding immigration enforcement continue to rise. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is facing criticism over its actions, including a fatal shooting incident involving a federal officer in Minneapolis. Secretary Noem defended the use of force in that incident, claiming it was justified by the officer's training and circumstances.
However, some critics have disputed this account, citing conflicting evidence from multiple videos. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has called the federal version "bulls---," while Minnesota Governor Tim Walz urged residents to exercise peaceful protest.
In contrast, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has defended his city's sanctuary policies, which limit cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration agencies. He stated that these laws are crucial for protecting public safety and upholding the rights of all New Yorkers.
The controversy surrounding Noem's remarks drew criticism from immigrant rights activists, who described her agency as "dangerous, cruel, inept, and lawless." The New York Civil Liberties Union Director, Donna Lieberman, accused the US immigration system of having "no place on our streets."
As the debate over immigration enforcement continues to unfold, concerns about public safety and human rights remain at the forefront of the discussion.
A significant crackdown on gang activity has resulted in the arrest of 54 individuals in New York City, according to US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The operation, dubbed "Salvo," was launched following a shooting incident that left an off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer seriously injured in Upper Manhattan.
The two suspects accused of the July shooting, Miguel Mora Nunez, 21, and Christhian Aybar-Berroa, 22, have entered not guilty pleas. Noem revealed that the majority of those arrested had pending criminal charges or convictions, with sixty percent having since been deported.
According to Frank Russo, director of field operations for CBP's New York office, all 54 arrested individuals were residing in the country without authorization and "loosely affiliated" with the Dominican American Trinitarios gang. The group has faced increased scrutiny from authorities in recent months.
The arrest operation comes as tensions surrounding immigration enforcement continue to rise. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is facing criticism over its actions, including a fatal shooting incident involving a federal officer in Minneapolis. Secretary Noem defended the use of force in that incident, claiming it was justified by the officer's training and circumstances.
However, some critics have disputed this account, citing conflicting evidence from multiple videos. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has called the federal version "bulls---," while Minnesota Governor Tim Walz urged residents to exercise peaceful protest.
In contrast, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has defended his city's sanctuary policies, which limit cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration agencies. He stated that these laws are crucial for protecting public safety and upholding the rights of all New Yorkers.
The controversy surrounding Noem's remarks drew criticism from immigrant rights activists, who described her agency as "dangerous, cruel, inept, and lawless." The New York Civil Liberties Union Director, Donna Lieberman, accused the US immigration system of having "no place on our streets."
As the debate over immigration enforcement continues to unfold, concerns about public safety and human rights remain at the forefront of the discussion.
i mean, i get it, gang activity is a serious thing, but can't we find better ways to deal with it? like, more community programs or something? it feels like we're just chasing people around instead of solving the problem at its root. and what about these 60% who've already been deported? are they really going to make a difference? 
... 54 arrests in one op is a lot, you know? 
It's like they're stuck in this limbo. Meanwhile, we've got our own issues here - homelessness, crime rates... I'm not saying the gangs are a solution or anything, but can't we find ways to talk to each other instead of arresting people left and right? 
. I think it's interesting that most of those arrested had been deported before, like sixty percent 
54 people gettin arrested for gang activity? that's just part of the problem 
& address the problems that need fixin' 
and it's already killing people in Asia 
12 countries have reported outbreaks so far and cases are popping up everywhere 
Scientists just released a report warning of catastrophic sea-level rise by the end of the century 
but it's too little, too late for some people, I guess 
. i mean, can't we just talk about how to make our communities safer without throwing shade at each other's policies? 
but also super concerning... what's going on with all these gangs and immigration issues? it feels like no one's listening to each other 
mayor Mamdani's stance on sanctuary policies makes total sense imo 
we gotta protect our communities and keep everyone safe, regardless of their status 
that sounds SO not right 
. I mean, I get that gang activity is a problem, but can't we find a way to address it without putting so many people in harm's way? It feels like we're just treating symptoms rather than the root cause of the issue. And what really gets me is that 60% of these people have been deported already... what's the point of even arresting them if they're just gonna get sent back out?
. I think we need to start having some real conversations about how we're approaching immigration enforcement and whether it's really making our communities safer.
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