Trump Overhauls ICE, Targets 1 Million Deportations

The Trump administration has overhauled ICE leadership, replacing key officials such as Kenneth Genalo and Robert Hammer with acting heads Marcos Charles and Derek Gordon to spearhead an intensified deportation campaign. The new directive sets a target of at least 3,000 daily arrests, tripling previous quotas and aiming to deport 1 million undocumented immigrants within Trump’s first year back in office. This strategy was announced during a tense meeting led by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The administration now plans to leverage expanded cooperation with federal and local law enforcement and conduct arrests in locations previously considered off-limits, such as courthouses. These measures represent a sharp escalation from Biden-era deportation levels and have triggered logistical challenges as well as significant public controversy. Critics warn of serious civil liberties concerns and negative impacts on affected communities.