Thousands of Federal Agents Reassigned to Immigration Enforcement in US

Under President Donald Trump's administration, thousands of federal agents have been reassigned from their traditional crime-fighting roles, such as combating child abuse and drug trafficking, to focus on immigration enforcement. This shift comes as Trump pledges to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, leading to a significant reorganization of federal law enforcement resources. Former Homeland Security officials have expressed concern that this focus on immigration is diverting attention from other critical crime-fighting responsibilities. Despite these claims, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch has asserted that all types of crime are still being addressed. Critics argue that the prioritization of immigration enforcement may hinder efforts against serious crimes like terrorism and sexual abuse. The situation reflects a broader transformation in the federal law enforcement landscape since the September 11 attacks.