ICE Arrests 12 People Under Orders from Trump and Noem

• ICE Arrests 12 Migrants
• Raids in Suffolk and Hampton Bays
• Operation Ordered by Trump Administration

A new operation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) caused alarm in Long Island, where 12 people were arrested during a series of coordinated raids directed by President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

An ICE spokesperson confirmed that the arrests occurred Wednesday in multiple areas of Suffolk County, including Hampton Bays and Westhampton.

News 12 obtained exclusive footage showing ICE agents chasing a man into a local bakery.

Witnesses at the scene described the situation as “chaotic and terrifying.”

ICE Operation Triggers Arrests in Suffolk Under Trump and Noem

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According to eyewitness accounts, agents entered the establishment with weapons drawn, causing panic and confusion among those present.

The TV network reported that the operation unfolded within seconds and that the chase began on a public street before moving inside the bakery.

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Although the video shows the man attempting to take refuge inside the bakery, it remains unclear whether he is among those officially identified by ICE as detained.

The agency has not provided additional details regarding the identities or current status of those arrested.

ICE Justifies Arrests Citing Criminal Backgrounds

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In an official statement, ICE reported that several of those detained had prior criminal records.

Four of them are Mexican nationals with previous charges including theft, assault, child endangerment, and driving under the influence.

The agency spokesperson said the main goal of the operation is to ensure public safety.

“We will not allow foreign nationals with criminal records to walk freely on U.S. streets,” the statement read.

The spokesperson added that anyone violating immigration laws faces arrest, detention, and eventual removal from the country.

The operation is part of an ongoing immigration enforcement strategy that ICE has intensified under Trump and Noem’s directives.

According to the agency, its efforts focus primarily on individuals with criminal histories or pending deportation orders.

Tension in Immigrant Communities

The ICE intervention has sparked concern among immigrant communities in Long Island, where local organizations claim these raids create an atmosphere of fear and mistrust.

Residents reported an increased police presence across several areas of the county since early morning.

Although authorities insist the raids targeted individuals with criminal records, some witnesses fear that the operation may have affected people without serious offenses or those with ongoing immigration cases.

As investigations continue to identify the 12 detainees, the community in Hampton Bays remains on edge, fearing additional ICE arrests in Suffolk County in the coming days.