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ICE intensifies immigration enforcement via TSA data sharing and California operations

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified its enforcement activities through new data-sharing protocols and targeted regional operations. A pact with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) allows ICE to cross-reference passenger data collected under the 'Safe Flight Final Rule' with agency records. This method has reportedly detected over 1,200 individuals across 15 airport terminals.

In California, ICE has launched a 45-day initiative known as 'Operation Safe California.' Reports indicate the operation targets undocumented immigrants in sanctuary jurisdictions, including San Diego, Fresno, and Madera, regardless of whether they have criminal records. This follows a broader Department of Homeland Security announcement regarding increased public safety enforcement in sanctuary areas.

Recent enforcement data shows a significant rise in activity, with arrests reaching nearly 51,000 in August, marking the third consecutive month of record numbers. Individual enforcement actions continue, including the arrest of a repeat deportee in Lake Tahoe and the removal of a former Salvadoran military intelligence officer accused of human rights abuses.

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California · Department of Homeland Security · Federal Aviation Administration · Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Transportation Security Administration · United States

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The operation targets undocumented immigrants regardless of whether they have criminal records. elpopularnews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] ICE has launched a 45-day operation in California known as 'Operation Safe California'. elpopularnews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] ICE expanded its ability to locate immigrants through a data-sharing pact with the TSA. esnoticiatdf.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] ICE arrests reached nearly 51,000 in August, marking a record for the third month in a row. esnoticiatdf.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Department of Homeland Security announced a nationwide increase in public safety enforcement within sanctuary jurisdictions. elpopularnews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The data-sharing scheme has detected over 1,200 people across at least 15 airport terminals. esnoticiatdf.com