Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says federal officers have arrested more than 1,500 people, and the department has ‘tens of thousands of targets’ in the region.

The secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, promises that forces will continue their immigration crackdown in an effort to “liberate” Los Angeles, pushing back at criticism that sending the United States military into the city was unwarranted and illegal.

“We have more assets now, today, than we did yesterday. We had more yesterday than we did the day before, so we are only building momentum,” Noem said during a news conference in the city. “This is only going to continue and be increased until we have peace on the streets of Los Angeles.”

By: ALJAZEERA June 12, 2025

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