
78 criminal illegal aliens nabbed in California’s ‘Operation Return to Sender’ – but the left is already crying foul.
At a Glance
- U.S. Border Patrol arrested 78 illegal immigrants with criminal records in Bakersfield, California
- Operation involved 60 agents targeting drug and human traffickers
- Arrests included individuals with convictions for sex offenses, drug possession, and domestic abuse
- ACLU disputes arrest figures, claiming over 190 detentions
- Operation received strong community support, but sparked controversy in undocumented communities
Border Patrol Strikes Back: Operation Return to Sender
In a refreshing display of law enforcement actually enforcing the law, the U.S. Border Patrol recently conducted a significant operation in Bakersfield, California. Dubbed “Operation Return to Sender,” this multi-day effort resulted in the arrest of at least 78 illegal immigrants with criminal histories. It’s about time we saw some action on our porous borders, but of course, the left is already wringing its hands over the “injustice” of it all.
The operation involved 60 Border Patrol agents using both marked and unmarked vehicles, focusing on apprehending drug and human traffickers. These aren’t your garden-variety illegal crossers, folks. We’re talking about individuals with prior convictions for crimes that would make your skin crawl – sex offenses, drug possession, and domestic abuse, to name a few.
“We remove criminals from our communities.” – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO)
The Left’s Predictable Outrage
But wait, because no good deed goes unpunished in today’s America, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is already disputing the arrest figures. They claim that over 190 people were detained, mostly Mexican nationals. It’s almost as if they’re disappointed that more criminals weren’t left on the streets to terrorize law-abiding citizens.
Gregory Bovino, chief patrol agent for the El Centro Sector, reported on the operation’s success, highlighting the arrest of a Chinese national involved in a $70,000 fraud and a felon with a weapons charge warrant. But apparently, these aren’t the kind of “dreamers” the left had in mind.
Community Support vs. Liberal Hand-Wringing
Despite the predictable outcry from the usual suspects, Operation Return to Sender received substantial citizen support. Bovino noted that a local poll showed a whopping 93% support for deporting illegal immigrants with criminal records. It’s almost as if regular Americans are tired of their communities being used as dumping grounds for other countries’ criminals. Who would have thought?
“received massive citizen support” – Gregory Bovino
Of course, some local news outlets couldn’t resist reporting on the “community concerns.” Apparently, undocumented migrants are feeling “on edge,” and some farmworkers didn’t show up for work due to fear of arrest. Here’s a novel idea: perhaps they wouldn’t need to live in fear if they had entered the country legally in the first place.
The Road Ahead
The Border Patrol isn’t stopping at Bakersfield. They’re planning similar operations in Fresno and Sacramento. It’s a start, but let’s be honest – it’s a drop in the bucket compared to the flood of illegal immigration our country faces. Still, it’s refreshing to see some action being taken to protect American citizens and uphold the rule of law.
“We are planning operations for other locals such as Fresno and especially Sacramento” – U.S. Border Patrol El Centro Sector
As we watch this unfold, one can’t help but wonder: when did enforcing our laws become controversial? When did protecting our citizens from criminal aliens become a political hot potato? It’s high time we put the safety and security of American citizens first. After all, isn’t that what a government is supposed to do?