The FBI is actively collaborating with Homeland Security and other law enforcement agencies across the nation to target criminal aliens, as directed by President Trump. Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll confirmed that special agents in charge of all 55 field offices are working with their DHS counterparts, offering intelligence and tactical support for this initiative.

Driscoll emphasized that FBI agents are receiving training on Title 8 authorities, the section of U.S. Code dealing with immigration law, to ensure effective operation within this initiative. This collaboration includes sharing intelligence to prioritize high-risk individuals, leading to numerous arrests, particularly in New York. The FBI's resources, including SWAT teams, intelligence gathering, and legal expertise, are being deployed to apprehend suspects who were previously moving freely.

Officers from Border Patrol and the FBI conduct immigration enforcement in El Paso, Texas, on Jan. 30, 2025. (FBI)

Officers from the FBI conduct immigration enforcement in New York on Jan. 30, 2025. (FBI)

Driscoll highlighted the strong, pre-existing relationship between the FBI and DHS, noting their frequent collaboration on various national security threats. He cited a past case involving suspected ISIS members as an example of successful interagency cooperation. This collaborative approach extends to the current crackdown, with the FBI working closely with ICE, Homeland Security Investigations, and Border Patrol.

Officers from Homeland Security and the FBI conduct immigration enforcement in El Paso, Texas, on Jan. 30, 2025. (FBI)

Officers from Homeland Security and the FBI conduct immigration enforcement in El Paso, Texas, on Jan. 30, 2025. (FBI)

Recent operations include the apprehension of a suspected human smuggler in El Paso. Since President Trump's inauguration, thousands of suspected criminal aliens have been arrested nationwide, including alleged child predators, gang members, and suspected terrorists. One such arrest involved a suspected Tren de Aragua gang member in New York City. President Trump has announced plans to potentially send up to 30,000 dangerous illegal aliens to Guantánamo Bay. The Laken Riley Act, recently introduced legislation, aims to strengthen the detention and deportation of criminal aliens.

Brian Driscoll (FBI)

Despite the focus on this initiative, FBI officials maintain that the bureau's other critical responsibilities, such as counterterrorism, remain a top priority. Brian Driscoll, appointed acting director last week, brings experience from NCIS, the FBI, and specialized units like SWAT and hostage rescue.