U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed that federal agents arrested a total of 538 individuals across the country on Thursday with three of those arrests occurring in the Buffalo area. This crackdown comes in response to President Donald Trump's renewed commitment to addressing illegal immigration.
The White House highlighted two specific arrests in Buffalo revealing that both individuals had prior convictions. One was convicted of rape while the other had a conviction for sexual assault of a child. These arrests underscore the administration's focus on apprehending individuals with serious criminal backgrounds as part of its broader immigration enforcement strategy.
Additionally, a third individual was apprehended by Border Patrol agents at the Hamburg station. The number of arrests made on Thursday is nearly double the daily average recorded in September 2024, indicating a significant ramp-up in ICE operations.
The recent actions align with President Trump's statements regarding a crackdown on illegal immigration.
ICE Cracks Down on Illegal Immigration and Makes Three Arrests in Buffalo Area