President Trump’s administration is about to deliver a much-needed jolt of law and order to America’s immigration enforcement, according to a stunning new report from Axios. Senior adviser Stephen Miller and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem are calling on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to ramp up arrests to 3,000 illegal aliens per day. That’s right—3,000 per day.
This is precisely the kind of decisive leadership that Americans voted for. After four disastrous years under Joe Biden’s open-borders chaos, the Trump administration is making good on its promise to restore the rule of law and national sovereignty. As White House representative Abigail Jackson put it, “We are committed to aggressively and efficiently removing illegal aliens from the United States and ensuring our law enforcement officers have the resources necessary to do so. The safety of the American people depends upon it.”
It’s about time. The Biden era saw our southern border collapse into a sieve, allowing millions of illegal immigrants to pour into our nation unchecked, overwhelming our communities, straining our resources, and threatening our safety. President Trump inherited a catastrophe, but he’s not shying away from the hard work. In just a few short months, deportations have already surged dramatically—from just 11,000 in February to over 17,200 in April, according to NBC News. The numbers don’t lie: Trump’s policies are working.
Notably, the administration has opened 47 new detention facilities, bringing the total to 154 nationwide. ICE is now holding nearly 49,000 illegal aliens—far surpassing congressionally funded capacity. This underscores the urgent need for Congress to pass President Trump’s immigration bill, which would allocate an unprecedented $147 billion to immigration enforcement over the next decade. Without adequate funding, ICE’s hands remain tied.
What we’re witnessing is not cruelty—it’s common sense. As Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin stated, “ICE enforcement officers are finally able to do their jobs. They are eager to carry out their sworn duty to protect the American people, the homeland, and our way of life.” After years of being hamstrung by Biden-era bureaucrats, ICE agents are finally empowered to enforce our nation’s laws effectively.
The recent Supreme Court decision affirming Trump’s authority to remove individuals who exploited Temporary Protected Status (TPS) further bolsters this effort. As border czar Tom Homan explained, “Temporary protective status is supposed to be temporary…When that country’s conditions improve, TPS goes away and they need to go home. President Trump is following the law.” It’s refreshing—and frankly, overdue—to have a president who respects the law rather than bending it for political gain.
This renewed push for deportations isn’t merely symbolic; it’s a matter of national security. The influx of illegal immigration under Biden didn’t just strain resources—it invited crime, drugs, and human trafficking into our neighborhoods. The silent majority of Americans who voted for Trump understand the stakes. They want secure borders, safe communities, and a fair immigration system that serves American citizens first.
Predictably, Democrats and their allies in the media will scream about “cruelty” and “racism,” but ordinary Americans aren’t buying it anymore. They’ve seen the consequences of failed immigration policies firsthand—increased crime, overwhelmed schools, and overstretched hospitals. President Trump’s tough stance on immigration isn’t about hating outsiders—it’s about loving our country enough to protect it.
This move to significantly expand deportations sends a clear message: America is no longer open for illegal business. If you enter unlawfully, you will be apprehended and removed. Period. The days of catch-and-release and sanctuary cities undermining our laws are rapidly coming to an end under Trump’s watch.
For immigration enforcement officers, the message from the White House is clear: do your jobs without apology. For the American people, the message is equally clear: your safety and sovereignty come first again. President Trump is delivering on his promise to restore order at the border, and patriotic Americans everywhere should stand behind him.
