VIDEO: ICE Launches ‘Operation Patriot 2.0’ in Massachusetts Targeting Criminal Illegal AliensbyU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have launched an operation in Massachusetts to nab criminal illegal aliens as President Donald Trump’s administration works to arrest such individuals across the nation. A senior spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said ICE is calling the effort Operation Patriot 2.0, NBC BostonThe outlet noted that an earlier effort dubbed Operation Patriot yielded 1,500 arrests in May. The report continued: by Amy Furr 7 Sep 2025A senior spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said ICE is calling the effort Operation Patriot 2.0, NBC Boston reported on Saturday.The outlet noted that an earlier effort dubbed Operation Patriot yielded 1,500 arrests in May. “Sanctuary policies like those pushed by Mayor Wu not only attract and harbor criminals but also place these public safety threats above the interests of law-abiding American citizens. ICE is arresting sex offenders, pedophiles, murderers, drug dealers, and gang members released by local authorities,” the statement said.