And it was state efforts to be a force multiplier to assist with the identification, apprehension, and then the feds would return the illegal aliens back to their home country. So today I can announce that Operation Tidal Wave is now hit over 10,000 arrests of illegal aliens who have been turned over to the Department of Homeland Security. Of those, 63% had criminal arrests or convictions, including violent offenders and sex offenders. Although you don't have to have committed a crime to be subject to immigration enforcement. (23:34–23:42)
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