The Escalation of the Third Wave of National Removal Operations

The administration has framed the success of this third group of deportations as a fulfillment of a primary mandate to restore the rule of law. Official communications from the Department of Homeland Security often highlight the "promises kept" aspect of these operations, framing them as a necessary component of national sovereignty. By publicizing the numbers of removals and the diversity of the countries involved, the government aims to send a clear deterrent message to potential migrants and those currently residing in the country without legal status. This narrative emphasizes a transition from a period of perceived leniency to one of absolute enforcement.