Former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson on Iranian Nationals Arrested in US & Sanctuary Cities

Arrests of Iranian Nationals

• 🚨 ICE has arrested 16 Iranian nationals across 11 states since Sunday, including one accused of serving as a sniper for the Iranian army.
• ⚠️ Two men are also charged with murder for hire, accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump on behalf of Iran.
• 🔍 The presence of undocumented migrants or Iranian nationals with links to Hezbollah or the IRGC is considered a domestic law enforcement concern of the highest magnitude.
• 🌍 Law enforcement capabilities and counterterrorism efforts in the U.S. are described as first-rate, involving international cooperation and tips from foreign intelligence agencies.

Public Safety and Vigilance

• 📢 The public should not be discouraged from attending public events, and the "If you see something, say something" mantra remains a valid public safety tool.
• 🧠 There is a worry about sleeper cells that may be activated or decide to act independently, even without direct orders from sponsors.

Controversy with California Vice Mayor

• 🗣️ A vice mayor in California, Cynthia Gonzalez, made inappropriate comments on social media, telling gangs to get ready to take on ICE, which led to an FBI inquiry and the video being taken down.
• 🚫 DHS called her comments "despicable", noting they have contributed to a significant increase in assaults against ICE law enforcement officers.
• 🏛️ The city of Kadahi stated the vice mayor's comments reflect her personal views and not the official position of the city.

Cooperation with ICE

• 🤝 The ideal situation involves local law enforcement working effectively with ICE to detain and deport criminals, rather than hindering their efforts.
• ⚠️ A lack of cooperation from sanctuary cities can lead to dangerous situations, and officials are urged to work with ICE before a tragic incident occurs.
• ⚖️ The former secretary advised immigration enforcement personnel to use common sense when operating in communities that may be resistant to working with ICE.

Border Security and Immigration Reform

• 📉 The current border numbers are described as the lowest in recorded history, with significantly fewer monthly encounters compared to previous administrations.
• 💡 The current administration has an opportunity for comprehensive immigration reform, potentially a "Nixon goes to China" moment, to address the issue with bipartisan support.