Immigration and Customs Enforcement is preparing to launch a “big f–king operation” across sanctuary cities — including Chicago and New York — immediately after President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, multiple sources told The Post.
Starting Jan. 21, multi-day “ground operations” will be launched across cities that have served as safe havens for migrants because the local authorities do not cooperate with the federal government when it comes to immigration issues, sources said.
The massive sweep is likely to target people with removal orders, according to sources.
Trump’s incoming border czar Tom Homan has vowed that the mass deportations will begin on Day 1 to focus on illegal immigrants who pose threats to the country.
One source said certain ICE offices have already paused arrests to make room in detention centers for the targets of the upcoming raids.
“We aren’t arresting anyone and bringing them into custody, making room for what may happen next week,” said the source.