Hundreds have been deported as Trump starts his crackdown on immigration.

Today, President Donald Trump has launched what he describes as the "largest deportation operation" in American history, as dozens of immigrants were flown out of the United States to Guatemala. This comes after more than 500 arrests were made yesterday in preparation for the first flights this evening.

One of the flights departed from El Paso, Texas and pictures of immigrants getting off the plane were shared on social media. This move by the Trump administration comes just days after the Pentagon deployed 1,500 active-duty troops to help secure the US-Mexico border.

The executive order, which was posted on the White House website, outlines Trump's plan to prevent undocumented immigrants from "invading" communities and costing state and local governments. It also rolls back a policy that previously restricted officers from arresting immigrants at "sensitive" locations such as schools, churches, and hospitals.

The Department of Homeland Security stated that this change will ensure that criminals can no longer hide in schools and churches to avoid arrest. The Trump administration believes in giving law enforcement the freedom to use common sense in carrying out their duties.

According to Tom Homan, Trump's "border czar," officers are now able to arrest undocumented immigrants who are not suspected of any crimes, but are in close proximity to those who are being targeted for arrest. Cities like Chicago and New York, which are known as sanctuary cities where immigrants are protected, are expected to be the early targets of this operation.

This plan for a mass immigration sweep has caused anxiety among communities and rights groups, as Trump has been vocal about his views on immigration. Just days ago, he celebrated his first major immigration win with the passing of the Laken Riley Act. This bill requires illegal migrants accused of violent crimes to be detained, and it was named after a Georgia nursing student who was murdered by an illegal immigrant last year.

The act calls for the arrest and detention of illegal immigrants accused of "burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting." It received overwhelming support in both the House and the Senate, with 263-156 and 46 Democrats voting in favor respectively. This move is a part of Trump's promise to carry out the largest mass deportation of undocumented people in the country's history.

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