The Trump administration has long been vocal about its efforts to address illegal immigration and the crime associated with it. Under the leadership of Tom Homan, a seasoned law enforcement officer and former acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the administration has taken a hard-line approach toward illegal immigration. As the current border czar, Homan continues to crack down on criminal activity stemming from illegal aliens, recently revealing alarming findings that underscore the gravity of the issue.

In a press release from ICE, Homan confirmed that eighteen criminal illegal aliens had been apprehended as part of a multi-agency operation targeting immigration-related identity theft. The charges were the result of a thorough investigation led by ICE Homeland Security Investigations Tampa, in collaboration with several federal agencies, including the Department of Transportation, the Social Security Administration, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The arrested individuals face a series of serious charges, including aggravated identity theft, misuse of Social Security numbers, and false statements regarding citizenship — all with the intent to illegally secure employment.