Last week, federal agents swooped into Washington, D.C., rounding up 189 illegal immigrants in a bold crackdown. The operation, sparked by President Trump’s March executive order, aimed to restore order and safety to the nation’s capital. Turns out, actions have consequences.
Just The News reported that federal agents arrested 189 illegal immigrants across the D.C. area, acting on Trump’s "Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful" directive, which prioritizes deportations and crime reduction.
This multi-agency sting targeted individuals, some with criminal records, to clean up the city.
It’s a refreshing change from the open-border chaos of yesteryear. The executive order, signed in March, doesn’t mince words: deport illegal immigrants, curb crime, enforce quality-of-life laws, and scrub graffiti off federal lands.
It’s a blueprint for reclaiming public spaces from lawlessness. The woke crowd might clutch their pearls, but most Americans just want safe streets.
The arrests weren’t a solo act—U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement teamed up with heavy hitters like the FBI, ATF, DEA, and even the U.S. Marshals.
The Virginia Department of Corrections and the State Department’s Diplomatic Security Service also joined the fray. This kind of coordination screams serious business.
“These arrests make clear that violating our nation’s immigration laws will not be ignored,” U.S. Attorney Ed Martin declared Tuesday. Well, hallelujah—finally, someone’s enforcing the rule of law. Ignoring borders hasn’t exactly been a winning strategy for public safety.
Nearly a dozen of those nabbed had criminal records, though most arrests were administrative, Martin noted during a press conference. Administrative or not, getting lawbreakers off the streets is a win for D.C. residents. The city’s had enough of crime being swept under the rug.
The Department of Justice spotlighted four illegal immigrants with rap sheets: two Guatemalans, an El Salvadoran, and a Mexican.
These aren’t just folks who forgot to file paperwork—they’ve got histories that’d make your skin crawl. Not everyone’s here to chase the American Dream.
One standout: a 47-year-old Guatemalan with a laundry list of offenses, including drug possession, illegal reentry, aggravated assault, trespassing, disorderly conduct, and sexual assault. This guy’s practically a one-man crime spree. Yet, somehow, he kept slipping through the cracks—until now.
That same Guatemalan now faces charges like unlawful reentry, lewd acts, and assault with a dangerous weapon. It’s almost like letting repeat offenders roam free isn’t a great idea. Who knew?
“Thanks to President Trump’s leadership and this administration’s focus on law and order, these arrests represent a major step forward in making Washington, D.C., safer for legal citizens and their families,” Martin said Tuesday.
That’s the kind of talk that resonates with folks tired of sanctuary city nonsense. Trump’s putting America first, and it shows. The operation’s timing couldn’t be better—D.C.’s been plagued by rising crime and urban decay.
Trump’s executive order doesn’t just target illegal immigrants; it’s a full-on assault on the graffiti, encampments, and disorder that’ve turned parts of the city into a dystopian mess. About time someone took the reins.
While the woke brigade might cry foul, the math doesn’t lie: 189 fewer illegal immigrants, including some hardened criminals, is a net positive for D.C. Safety isn’t a partisan issue—it’s common sense. Or at least it should be.
This crackdown sends a message: borders matter, laws matter, and public safety matters. For too long, D.C.’s been a playground for policies that prioritize feelings over facts. Trump’s order flips that script, and the results speak for themselves.