12/21/2020
ICE announces the latest results of Operation Broken Promise, targeting aliens who failed to depart US voluntarily
WASHINGTON – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced Monday the latest results of a national enforcement effort called “Operation Broken Promise,†targeting for arrest and removal, aliens who promised to voluntarily leave the country, versus face a formal deportation, but never did.
From Monday, Dec. 7, to Tuesday, Dec. 17, ICE Enforcement and Removal (ERO) officers arrested more than 150 individuals, including 117 who failed to depart after being granted voluntary departure. About 71% of those arrested had criminal convictions or pending charges.
“Our officers are committed to preserving the integrity of our nation’s immigration laws and are strengthening the overall safety, security and well-being of our communities,†said ICE Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director Tony H. Pham.
On Nov. 19, ICE announced the arrest of more than 150 individuals who failed to depart after being granted voluntary departure from Nov. 2 to Nov. 17.
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ice-announces-latest-results-operation-broken-promise-targeting-aliens-who-failed
