Stephen Miller, a key advisor to President Trump on Homeland Security, recently outlined the commencement of large-scale immigration enforcement operations on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.' The administration has issued a clear warning: local leaders who attempt to hinder these deportation efforts could face legal consequences. This action is part of the president's strategy to address the increasing influx of undocumented immigrants.

Miller, who serves as Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, cautioned that officials providing protection to undocumented individuals from deportation risk "criminal jeopardy" for breaking the law.

He specified several potential violations, including harboring or smuggling undocumented immigrants, obstructing law enforcement or official proceedings, and conspiring to infringe upon the rights of U.S. citizens. Miller asserted that the Department of Justice would enforce the law if any public officials were found to be involved in such activities, emphasizing that "no one is above the law."

In its initial days, the Trump administration's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has already apprehended over 460 undocumented immigrants, many with prior criminal records involving offenses such as sexual assault, domestic violence, drug and weapons crimes. Data acquired by Fox News Digital reveals that these arrests took place within a 33-hour timeframe. The individuals apprehended are nationals of various countries, including Afghanistan, Angola, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Senegal, and Venezuela.

Miller highlighted the severity of the crimes committed by some of those arrested, citing cases involving child pornography, homicide, and sexual assault against children. He described these initial raids as just the beginning of a broader effort to address what he termed the "migrant criminal threat," promising a significant escalation of enforcement activities nationwide in the coming days. He further indicated that ICE would receive support from other law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, ATF, DEA, and U.S. Marshals.

Border czar Tom Homan confirmed to Fox News that deportations commenced on Tuesday, with a focus on apprehending individuals deemed the most dangerous to public safety. Miller added that sanctuary cities would see a surge in federal law enforcement presence to locate and remove these individuals. He asserted that President Trump is restoring the rule of law and national sovereignty and that drug cartels would be designated as terrorist organizations and dealt with accordingly. Homan also issued a stern warning to officials in cities and states resisting the administration's deportation efforts.