The Trump administration said Tuesday it uncovered more than 270 cases of suspected immigration fraud during a recent enforcement operation in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, pledging to mount similar investigations in cities across the country.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said that it conducted more than 900 site visits and in-person interviews. In 42 cases, individuals were referred to Immigration and Customs Enforcement or issued notices to appear in court.
Joseph B. Edlow, the director of U.S.C.I.S., said at a news conference in Minneapolis Tuesday that the operation was the “first of many,” although he declined to say which cities would be targeted next.
“Any city should be prepared to be the next site for an operation of this magnitude,” Mr. Edlow said.
He added that the agency was “declaring war on immigration fraud,” and that it would use every tool at its disposal to pursue individuals who abuse the nation’s immigration system.
“You will find yourself not only without benefits, but you will find yourself prosecuted,” Mr. Edlow said.
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