In a bold move reflecting intensified immigration enforcement, the U.S. Coast Guard has initiated “alien expulsion flight operations” targeting Texas and California, as confirmed by the Coast Guard’s San Diego office on Saturday. This initiative is part of the broader efforts by the Trump administration to address illegal immigration across the country.
Throughout the week, the Coast Guard has been coordinating efforts among various units to support the operation led by the Department of Homeland Security. The three card monty type strategy looks to beef up national security by keeping tabs on illegal immigration while also stopping the smuggling of drugs into the US. The agency stated:
The Coast Guard’s longstanding immigration enforcement mission is pivotal in detecting, deterring, and interdicting individuals who may pose threats before they reach the border.
The Coast Guard is tasked specifically with facilitating the transport of individuals classified as aliens to designated locations in Texas and California. From these locations, the Department of Defense will handle the international transportation of these individuals, aiming to create a more structured approach to immigration policy enforcement.
