In a display of force aimed at increasing arrests and generating publicity, the administration targeted the nation’s largest city, where sanctuary policies limit cooperation with ICE.

ICE agents conducted roundups in New York City, and a day later, local authorities announced their own gang takedown. In immigrant neighborhoods, fear was palpable.

Here's a primer on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in the New York City area since President Donald Trump returned to office.

Secretary Kristi Noem was in New York City Tuesday morning, accompanying agents carrying out an immigration enforcement operation.  Noem, who was confirmed as

ICE agents arrested at least one person early Tuesday morning in New York City, according to multiple agencies.

While crime has long been a problem in their neighborhood, Bronx residents said, immigration enforcement actions there are rare.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state is willing to cooperate with the Trump administration’s efforts to deport undocumented migrants suspected of entering the country illegally — but only under certain circumstances.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids have begun in New York City as the Trump administration pushes for an increase in arrests of undocumented people across the United States. On Tuesday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was in New York City to oversee ICE enforcement operations.

The targets were handed down on Saturday after a middling start to President Trump's promised mass deportation push, the Washington Post reported.

As the Trump administration cracks down on immigration, including raids at public schools, York City district staff said it protect students regardless of their status.

Border czar Tom Homan told NBC News that several people with criminal convictions were apprehended in Chicago.

Advocates in New York City are working to educate local migrants about their rights, as ICE raids target major cities like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Atlanta.