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ICE Operation Patriot 2.0 Targets Criminal Illegal Aliens in Massachusetts

9/8/2025

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ICE launched Operation Patriot 2.0 in Massachusetts to arrest criminal illegal aliens, building on previous efforts.
This operation follows a May initiative that led to 1,500 arrests.
A DHS spokesperson criticized Boston's sanctuary policies for prioritizing criminals over citizens.
Reports suggest Boston police are covertly assisting ICE, despite Mayor Michelle Wu's stance.
In June, ICE arrested approximately 30,000 illegal aliens, aided by a significant funding increase from Congress.
The funding allocates $45 billion for detention space and nearly $30 billion for hiring deportation agents.
ICE has also targeted U.S.-based funding sources to reduce cross-border smuggling of migrant children.

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ICE launched Operation Patriot 2.0 in Massachusetts to arrest criminal illegal aliens, building on previous efforts.
This operation follows a May initiative that led to 1,500 arrests.
A DHS spokesperson criticized Boston's sanctuary policies for prioritizing criminals over citizens.
Reports suggest Boston police are covertly assisting ICE, despite Mayor Michelle Wu's stance.
In June, ICE arrested approximately 30,000 illegal aliens, aided by a significant funding increase from Congress.
The funding allocates $45 billion for detention space and nearly $30 billion for hiring deportation agents.
ICE has also targeted U.S.-based funding sources to reduce cross-border smuggling of migrant children.