With President Donald Trump’s second inauguration just over a week ago, immigration enforcement efforts have surged nationwide, resulting in thousands of arrests. Federal authorities reported that more than 1,000 individuals were detained on Monday alone, bringing the total to over 3,500 arrests since last Thursday.

The crackdown has placed immigrant communities on high alert as deportation operations target what officials describe as violent offenders. Advocacy groups, however, warn of broader impacts, including fear and confusion within immigrant communities.

“People will stop accessing services that are desperately needed,” said Rosanna Eugino of the New York Immigration Coalition during a press conference. “We will have victims who are not seeking public safety services, and parents and schools left in uncertainty.”

Meanwhile, the House Oversight Committee has summoned local officials, including New York City Mayor Eric Adams, to testify on immigration issues at a hearing scheduled for February 11. Chairman James Comer accused cities like Boston, Chicago, Denver, and New York of failing to cooperate with federal immigration laws.

President Trump remains resolute in fulfilling his campaign promises on immigration.

“We’re detaining them, and we are throwing them the hell out of our country,” Trump stated. “We have no apologies, and we’re moving forward very fast.”

Advocacy organizations continue efforts to inform immigrants of their legal rights in the face of mounting enforcement actions.