US President Donald Trump has ordered federal immigration authorities to intensify deportation efforts across major Democrat-led cities, following days of protests in Los Angeles.
On Sunday, Trump used his Truth Social platform to direct Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to increase raids in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York.
“We must expand efforts to detain and deport Illegal Aliens in America’s largest Cities, such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where Millions upon Millions of Illegal Aliens reside,” Trump wrote.
He claimed these cities represent “the core of the Democrat Power Center,” accusing them of harboring undocumented immigrants who allegedly vote in US elections—a claim that has been widely discredited.
Trump has repeatedly framed immigration as a security threat and is making it a key issue ahead of a possible second term.
He described the new operations as part of the “single largest Mass Deportation Program in History.” He vowed that no backlash from local leaders or protests would stop the plan.
Tensions Rise as Troops Deployed Despite Local Opposition
Over the past week, ICE operations in Los Angeles triggered a wave of mostly peaceful protests. Some demonstrations turned violent, prompting Trump to deploy 4,000 National Guards and 700 Marines to the city. This move was made despite strong opposition from California state officials and city authorities.
California has taken legal action to challenge Trump’s control over the National Guard units, arguing that the President exceeded his authority. That case is currently being reviewed in a federal court.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass extended a citywide curfew first introduced last week, citing fears of further vandalism and looting. She expressed concern over the impact of the raids on the city’s large Latino population.
“People are afraid to leave their homes,” Bass said. She described the federal raids as “indiscriminate” and warned they were creating a climate of fear. “This is the United States. You are not supposed to have to show your papers if you go out in public,” she added.
Critics Call Deportation Push a Political Attack
In his Sunday statement, Trump accused ICE agents of being “subjected to violence, harassment, and even threats from Radical Democrat Politicians.” He encouraged them to push ahead regardless.
“Nothing will stop us from executing our mission,” he said. “ICE Officers are herewith ordered … to do all in their power to achieve the very important goal of delivering the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History.”
Trump also attacked Democrats on other cultural and social issues. He accused them of supporting “Open Borders, Transgender for Everybody, and Men playing in Women’s Sports.” He insisted that federal law enforcement should “focus on our crime ridden and deadly Inner Cities.”
Furthermore, Trump said he had told his entire administration to use all available resources to stop what he described as “Mass Destruction Migration that has turned once Idyllic Towns into scenes of Third World Dystopia.”
He ended his message with praise for security agencies. “To ICE, FBI, DEA, ATF, the Patriots at Pentagon and the State Department, you have my unwavering support. Now go, GET THE JOB DONE!”
Obama Responds: ‘Treat People with Dignity’
Former US President Barack Obama responded with strong criticism of Trump’s actions. He said the raids and rhetoric were dehumanizing.
“Families with similar backgrounds who just want to live, work, and support their communities, are being demonized and treated as enemies,” Obama said on X.
He added that immigration reform should be pursued “while still recognizing our common humanity and treating each other with dignity and respect.”
On Sunday, Los Angeles remained relatively calm, with only a small group of demonstrators seen outside City Hall before the extended curfew took effect.
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