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Operation At Large: 3,000 Daily Migrant Detentions Targeted

6/6/2025

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In mid-May, White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller pushed for a dramatic increase in migrant detentions, targeting 3,000 daily. This led to "Operation At Large," deploying over 5,000 federal agents and 21,000 National Guard troops. The aggressive focus on immigration enforcement has overwhelmed resources, resulting in staggering arrest numbers, including over 2,200 in just one day.

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Story summary

In mid-May, White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller pushed for a dramatic increase in migrant detentions, targeting 3,000 daily. This led to "Operation At Large," deploying over 5,000 federal agents and 21,000 National Guard troops. The aggressive focus on immigration enforcement has overwhelmed resources, resulting in staggering arrest numbers, including over 2,200 in just one day.