Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has vowed to double down on immigration enforcement and accelerate deportations to “keep Americans safe.” (dhs.gov) Her DHS announced stepped‑up use of Immigration and Nationality Act penalties, nationwide operations like “Operation Salvo,” and multimillion‑dollar warnings urging noncitizens to self‑deport. (foxnews.com) Noem has deputized State Department agents and other federal personnel to assist arrests and removals. (dhs.gov) DHS moved to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, triggering lawsuits; a federal judge temporarily blocked an early termination. (apnews.com) Supporters praise the crackdown; advocates, cities, and faith leaders warn of legal and humanitarian harms, and critics say consequences could be severe.