The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) surge in New York, a steadfast promise from former Trump border czar Tom Homan, officially began this week. Homan's no-nonsense approach to border security and enforcement is now confronting New York's increasingly reckless sanctuary policies head-on.

Homan had previously made his intentions clear, revealing plans for this significant ICE operation last month without specifying a timeline. However, the message became unmistakably direct on June 8 when he appeared on Fox & Friends, issuing a stark warning to New York’s Democrat Governor Kathy Hochul. "You’re going to see more ICE agents than you’ve ever seen in New York City, and it’s coming," Homan declared.

This powerful admonition followed a dangerous trend in New York, where the Democrat-controlled state legislature pushed through even more sanctuary state laws. These legislative maneuvers deliberately erect barriers, further restricting state law enforcement agencies from cooperating with federal authorities—a move that effectively shields criminal illegal aliens and undermines public safety.

"I’m keeping my promise: We’re going to send more ICE agents to New York because you took away the efficiencies of safer arrests at county jails," Homan emphasized back in June, cutting through the political noise with a simple, direct statement of intent.

Now, Homan is making good on his word. NewsNation reports that ICE launched its new operation in New York on Monday, signaling a clear shift in enforcement strategy. The initial wave of ICE agents was deployed to Queens, with expectations that the operation will steadily expand into other boroughs across the city.

While no specific plans have been announced to pull agents from outside the city for this surge, officers already stationed in New York are spearheading the operation. Homan noted that the operation could remain in place for over a month, indicating a sustained effort rather than a fleeting presence, though specific parameters remain undisclosed.

This decisive action underscores the critical need for law and order in a nation grappling with an open border crisis exacerbated by progressive policies. Tom Homan's commitment to enforcing federal immigration law, even in the face of defiant sanctuary jurisdictions, sends a powerful message: America's sovereignty and the safety of its citizens will not be sacrificed on the altar of radical left ideology. It’s a stark reminder that promises made by America First leaders are promises kept, delivering accountability where the establishment has failed.