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President Trump’s border czar has vowed to hold accountable those responsible for allegedly leaking details of an immigration raid in Aurora, Colorado, which allowed numerous members of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to evade arrest.
Some shit you should know before you read: Since President Trump took office, federal authorities have launched an aggressive nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration, resulting in the arrest of over 12,000 illegal immigrants. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in coordination with other federal agencies, has carried out large-scale raids across the country, including in major sanctuary cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Denver. These operations have targeted undocumented immigrants, with a particular focus on violent organizations like Tren de Aragua. The raids have been met with resistance from some local officials and activists in sanctuary jurisdictions, who argue that they undermine community trust and public safety. Despite pushback, ICE has continued ramping up enforcement efforts, including workplace raids, targeted apartment sweeps, and expanded deportation operations in areas with high concentrations of illegal immigrants.
What’s going on now: While speaking to reporters outside the White House, Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, condemned what he claimed was a leak of a high-profile immigration raid in Aurora, Colorado, which severely undermined federal efforts to apprehend dangerous criminals. The operation, led by ICE, aimed to arrest over 100 members of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua but resulted in only 30 arrests, with just one confirmed gang member detained. Homan labeled the leak a serious security breach, warning that such actions compromise law enforcement operations and endanger officers. He vowed to investigate and prosecute those responsible for tipping off targets, stating that anyone impeding ICE’s mission could face legal consequences. Additionally, Homan hinted at restricting media access to future raids, citing concerns that too much exposure could compromise operational security.
Beef with the mayor: Homan also took aim at Denver’s local government, which has long clashed with federal immigration authorities over enforcement policies. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has opposed ICE’s expanded crackdown, arguing that mass deportations threaten public safety and community trust. This friction escalated when the Department of Homeland Security recently rescinded guidelines barring arrests in schools and churches, a move Johnston criticized as an overreach. Homan, in turn, has accused Johnston of obstructing immigration enforcement and even threatened to arrest the mayor if he continues to resist federal orders.
