Trump border czar speaks on immigration raids and 'dangerous' anti-ICE protests

Immigration Enforcement & Public Safety - The administration deployed the National Guard to protect buildings and officers amidst protests, some of which involved criminal activity like arson and property damage [2][3] - ICE operations continued in Los Angeles despite protests, with agents from DEA, FBI, US Marshals, and ATF assisting [7][8] - ICE is making record numbers of arrests every day [6] - Demonstrators are making ICE raids more dangerous [7] - Over 600,000 illegal aliens with criminal convictions are estimated to be in the country, necessitating increased ICE operations [16] - Every illegal alien criminal arrest makes neighborhoods safer [17] Political & Legal Disputes - The governor of California sued the Trump administration over the use of the National Guard and Marines, arguing they should only protect federal property [4] - The administration criticized the governor for supporting sanctuary cities and releasing criminal aliens [10] - There are claims that the governor sent troops without adequate supplies [9] Use of Force & Training - ICE officers are well-trained in the use of force and authorized to defend themselves, including with deadly force in response to threats like Molotov cocktails [11][12][13] - More officers have been hurt than protesters [13] Policy & Goals - There is a push to increase ICE operations and arrests, driven by concerns about public safety threats [15][16] - The administration aims to remove criminal and national security threats from the country and needs a budget to do so [17]