Former President Donald Trump issued a call to action over the weekend, directing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to significantly ramp up its deportation efforts. In a post on Truth Social, he urged ICE agents to undertake what he termed the “largest mass deportation operation of illegal aliens in history,” targeting major cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, known for their substantial immigrant populations.

This announcement follows recent protests in these same cities. Thousands took to the streets to demonstrate against federal immigration enforcement, with some demonstrations turning confrontational, resulting in injuries as protesters clashed with law enforcement.

The former president’s statement is sure to reignite the intense debate surrounding immigration policy and its impact on various communities. The potential implications for these cities, and indeed the nation, are significant and remain to be seen.