The Trump administration has started to purge Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials in five major U.S. cities.
According to sources, ICE leaders in Denver, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and San Diego were relieved of their jobs and moved to other posts within the federal agency.
The Department of Homeland Security has begun to overhaul its mass deportation operation, aiming to increase arrests and enhance its deportation campaign.
The five cities are believed to be the first of more to come across ICE’s 24 field offices nationwide.
Author's summary: Trump administration purges ICE leaders in five cities.