Staff Reports
The crisis of illegal immigration has reached fever pitch, and the evidence is pouring in from unexpected places, sparking a renewed focus on enforcement in urban America. The head of the New York City field office for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has laid bare the staggering reality: deporting illegal immigrants is an undertaking so monumental that it may very well take a lifetime to clear out the Big Apple, and that’s putting it mildly.
Kenneth Genalo, who knows a thing or two about the immigrant landscape, disclosed the scope of the situation. According to him, New York City is swarming with illegal immigrants, many of whom have committed serious crimes. He lamented the under-resourced efforts to combat this growing crisis, hinting that the continued status quo under the current administration won’t cut it. But hold tight, Trump supporters: the cavalry is on its way.
“Kenneth Genalo, head of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's NYC office, told The Post it ‘would take a lifetime’ to catch the thousands of Big Apple migrant criminals unless local sanctuary laws are rolled back.” pic.twitter.com/4Y4mMTqigL
— Chief Nerd (@TheChiefNerd) November 24, 2024
Genalo’s observations echo the sentiments expressed by President-Elect Donald Trump throughout his campaign, reaffirming his promises to tackle illegal immigration head-on. The timelines may seem daunting, but with a dedicated focus on deporting the worst offenders, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon—especially as Trump prepares to take office with his cabinet filled with staunch supporters of immigration enforcement.
The crux of Genalo’s concerns lies with criminal illegal immigrants. He pointed out that there are thousands of illegals with criminal records in the city, limiting his resources to target the most egregious cases. This means that while New York’s icebergs of illegal immigration may seem insurmountable, the right focus on the most dangerous offenders could yield effective results.
For any skeptics pondering how deep the illegal immigration rabbit hole goes, the statistics are certainly eye-opening. Out of approximately 7.8 million illegal immigrants nationwide, nearly 663,000 have past convictions or pending charges. As Trump’s administration gears up with hardliners like Tom Homan at the forefront—someone who has made it clear that he won’t back down from ruffling a few feathers in the quest for border security—the tactics employed will be more aggressive and focused.
Indeed, Trump has made it abundantly clear whose side he’s on. His assertion that he intends to “close the border and drill, drill, drill” isn’t just bravado. It’s a blueprint for enforcing law and order. Whether or not New Yorkers are ready for the storm of change coming their way remains to be seen, but there is no denying that the winds of enforcement are blowing in with vigor.
