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Twenty-two international citizens found guilty of unlawful re-entry in the northern part of Florida, as announced by the Department of Justice (DOJ).

In various locations from Pensacola to Tallahassee, 22 people who were previously deported hoped for a stealthy comeback to the United States, only to be captured.

Illegal entry of 22 foreign nationals prosecuted by the Department of Justice in North Florida
Illegal entry of 22 foreign nationals prosecuted by the Department of Justice in North Florida

Twenty-two international citizens found guilty of unlawful re-entry in the northern part of Florida, as announced by the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Operation Take Back America: A Federal Initiative to Combat Illegal Immigration and Transnational Crime

In a bid to enhance public safety and secure U.S. borders, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched Operation Take Back America. This nationwide initiative, spearheaded by President Donald J. Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi, aims to combat illegal immigration, eliminate cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect communities from violent crime.

The operation, which is an ongoing effort, marshals the full resources of the DOJ, including collaboration with agencies like the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Marshals Service, INTERPOL, and Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs). The goal is to address these issues comprehensively.

Operation Take Back America's objectives include repelling the invasion of illegal immigration into the United States, achieving total elimination of cartels and TCOs that fuel drug trafficking and violence, and protecting U.S. communities from perpetrators of violent crime linked to illegal immigration and organized crime. The initiative also aims to streamline federal enforcement efforts through coordinated task forces such as OCDETF and Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) to increase effectiveness.

Recently, several cases were investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations and Enforcement and Removal Operations, in collaboration with state and local partners. The convictions resulting from these investigations are part of Operation Take Back America and demonstrate a pattern of aliens repeatedly entering the country without facing criminal consequences for violating immigration laws.

However, the article does not provide specific details about the convictions or the individuals involved in the cases. Furthermore, it does not offer any updates on the status of the Operation Take Back America initiative beyond the mentioned convictions.

The prosecutions for these cases were led by a team of Assistant U.S. Attorneys, including Jennifer H. Callahan, Brooke DiSalvo, Jessica Etherton, Alicia Forbes, Justin M. Keen, James McCain, Eric Mountin, Walter Narramore, Jeffrey Tharp, and Eric Welch. U.S. Attorney Heekin stated that these convictions underscore the need for stricter enforcement of U.S. immigration laws.

Operation Take Back America is just one part of a broader agenda that involves reopening support offices for victims of crimes committed by illegal aliens, incentivizing self-deportation through programs like the CBP Home app, offering stipends for self-deportation, and issuing fines to those who fail to leave when required.

In summary, Operation Take Back America represents a multi-agency federal effort designed to secure U.S. borders, dismantle criminal networks, and enhance public safety by enforcing immigration laws and combating related violent crimes. The initiative continues to be a priority for the U.S. government as it works to protect its communities and uphold the rule of law.

  1. The ongoing Operation Take Back America, led by President Donald J. Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi, seeks to address issues of crime and justice by focusing on combat illegal immigration, eliminating cartels and transnational criminal organizations, and preventing crime linked to illegal immigration and organized crime.
  2. In line with President Trump's broader agenda, Operation Take Back America is also geared towards addressing general-news issues such as reopening support offices for victims of crimes committed by illegal aliens, incentivizing self-deportation, offering stipends for self-deportation, and issuing fines to those who fail to leave when required.

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