Gerald Lawrence

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is shifting immigration enforcement tactics, moving away from high-profile sweeping raids (e.g., at workplaces like Home Depot) toward more targeted operations focusing on undocumented immigrants convicted of serious crimes. 2. Agents will emphasize specific targets and traffic stop enforcement, reducing visible large-scale actions to avoid public spectacles like “grabbing people off the streets.” 3. This change follows negative polling on President Trump’s immigration crackdown, including a PRRI survey showing approval of his handling of immigration dropping from 42% in March to 33%, a YouGov poll with majority disapproval of ICE operations, and a KFF/New York Times survey where about half of immigrants reported feeling less safe. 4. Visible enforcement operations have occurred in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and Charlotte, often sparking protests and criticism for being excessive. 5. The ongoing “Catahoula Crunch” operation in New Orleans, aiming for 5,000 arrests with over 250 already made, will continue despite the tactical adjustments. #iceraid #immigrationlawyer #immigration #lawtok #immigrationnews #ImmigrationPolicy #ICE #DHS #ImmigrantRights #LawEnforcement