A bombshell Department of Homeland Security memo reveals progressive politicians like Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have been actively defending illegal alien criminals over American citizens’ safety, undermining law enforcement efforts to protect our borders.
Key Takeaways
- DHS memo accuses progressive politicians of prioritizing illegal immigrants over Americans’ safety and backing violent offenders
- Named politicians include Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, AOC, and Maxine Waters, all accused of defending illegal alien criminals
- The Trump administration requests 20,000 National Guard troops for immigration enforcement, including fugitive apprehension and detention support
- DHS has published a list of sanctuary jurisdictions that obstruct federal immigration enforcement efforts
- DHS emphasizes a focus on arresting serious criminal illegal aliens, including gang members, murderers, and pedophiles
Progressive Politicians Defending Criminal Illegal Aliens
The leaked internal DHS memo directly names several prominent progressive politicians, accusing them of siding with illegal immigrant criminals rather than prioritizing American citizens’ safety. The document specifically identifies Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, Karen Bass, Chris Murphy, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Maxine Waters, and Norma Torres as politicians who have consistently undermined federal immigration enforcement operations and expressed support for illegal aliens, including those with violent criminal histories.
According to the memo, these politicians have repeatedly criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations and downplayed violent protests associated with immigration enforcement activities. The document specifically highlights incidents in Los Angeles where officials blamed lawful ICE operations rather than condemning unlawful protests that erupted in response. This pattern of behavior demonstrates a concerning trend of elected officials prioritizing foreign nationals over American citizens.
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National Guard Deployment for Immigration Enforcement
The Trump administration has requested up to 20,000 National Guard troops to assist in a nationwide immigration enforcement operation targeting criminal illegal aliens. According to the DHS memo, these troops would be deployed for various activities, including “night operations,” “rural interdiction,” “guard duty,” and “riot control” inside detention facilities. This represents the first instance of the National Guard being used for immigration enforcement operations within the United States.
“DHS requested 20,000 National Guard members to help carry out the President’s mandate from the American people to arrest and deport criminal illegal aliens. The Department of Homeland Security will use every tool and resource available to get criminal illegal aliens, including gang members, murderers, pedophiles, and other violent criminals, out of our country. The safety of American citizens comes first,” said DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.
The detailed breakdown in the memo calls for 3,500 troops for fugitive apprehension, 2,500 for detention support, 10,000 for transportation of detainees and unaccompanied minors, and an additional 1,000 troops to assist with document translation and interviews. While the Pentagon has not yet approved the request, coordination with state governors, primarily from Republican-led states, is already underway to prepare for the deployment.
Sanctuary Jurisdictions Exposed and Challenged
In a decisive move against local jurisdictions that obstruct federal immigration enforcement, DHS recently published a comprehensive list of sanctuary jurisdictions across the country. These areas, which include cities, counties, and entire states, have implemented policies that protect criminal illegal aliens from federal authorities, creating safe havens for those who have violated both immigration laws and committed additional crimes against American citizens.
“These sanctuary city politicians are endangering Americans and our law enforcement to protect violent criminal illegal aliens. We are exposing these sanctuary politicians who harbor criminal illegal aliens and defy federal law. President Trump and I will always put the safety of the American people first. Sanctuary politicians are on notice: comply with federal law,” said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
The publication of this list follows an Executive Order signed by President Trump on April 28, 2025, directing the department to identify jurisdictions that fail to comply with federal immigration laws. DHS has explicitly demanded that these sanctuary jurisdictions revise their policies to comply with federal immigration laws or face potential consequences. These areas have been identified as primary targets for the upcoming enforcement operations involving National Guard troops.
Increased Immigration Enforcement Already Showing Results
ICE has faced intense pressure to increase arrest rates, with internal quotas reportedly set at 3,000 arrests per day. Despite resistance from sanctuary jurisdictions, DHS has reported record daily arrests due to increased enforcement efforts and improved cooperation from many local law enforcement agencies. The department has also increased the number of officers from various federal agencies to assist ICE with enforcement activities.
The escalation in enforcement activities comes as a direct response to President Trump’s campaign promises to address the illegal immigration crisis that spiraled out of control during the previous administration. With a clear mandate from American voters, the administration is implementing a comprehensive strategy to identify, detain, and deport illegal aliens who pose a threat to national security and public safety, prioritizing the interests of American citizens over those who have entered the country illegally.
