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White House Showcases Mugshots of Detained Immigrants in New Immigration Crackdown Display

Trump administration unveils yard signs with mugshots and alleged crimes of arrested immigrants, announces new executive orders targeting sanctuary cities and obstructionist jurisdictions.

Signs on the White House lawn on Monday show photos of what have been described as alleged criminals who are living in the country illegally and have  been arrested. (AP/Mark Schiefelbein)
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Posters depicting detained illegal immigrants are visible along the north lawn outside the West Wing of the White House on April 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. Wednesday of this week will mark the first 100 days of U.S. President Donald Trump's second term. (Andrew Harnik/Getty)
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Overview

  • The White House displayed at least 90 yard signs on its lawn featuring mugshots, alleged crimes, and 'arrested' tags of immigrants detained under recent enforcement operations.
  • A video shared by Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted the display, with crimes listed including rape, homicide, and fentanyl distribution.
  • President Trump is set to sign an executive order aimed at targeting sanctuary cities, enabling law enforcement to enhance immigration-related arrests and deportations.
  • Another executive order will direct the attorney general to publish a list of jurisdictions deemed to be obstructing federal immigration enforcement efforts.
  • Over the weekend, federal and local authorities detained nearly 900 individuals in Florida and Colorado as part of ongoing mass deportation operations.