Hundreds of New ICE Officers to Deploy Across More than 40 States

In this American Greatness article, Bryan Hyde reports that federal records indicate a major ICE expansion is underway as the Trump administration pushes broader immigration enforcement across the country.

• Federal purchasing records reportedly show hundreds of ICE officers and staff being deployed across more than 40 states.
• At least 330 officers and staff are expected to be sent to major cities such as New York, Miami, Atlanta, Baltimore, Nashville, Seattle, and Houston, along with smaller towns.
• The records are said to involve coworking-style offices and desks rather than new detention facilities.
• The deployments appear aimed at expanding immigration enforcement, particularly targeting illegal entrants from the Biden years.
• White House officials have suggested the effort will focus heavily on cities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
• Border Czar Tom Homan said sanctuary cities are a priority because they represent “the biggest public safety threat.”
• The article notes that many local sanctuary policies restrict cooperation between police and ICE, including access to local jails.
• Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said enforcement efforts remain on track, citing large numbers of recent detentions, deportations, and detainees.
• The deployment follows more than $170 billion in enforcement funding designated through 2029.

Read the full story: https://amgreatness.com/2026/05/13/hundreds-of-new-ice-officers-to-deploy-across-more-than-40-states/