U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Thursday that through the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s 287(g) program, more than 223 undocumented immigrants have been arrested on Indiana highways. Of these arrests, Noem said 146 were truck drivers, including 46 semi truck drivers and 82 box truck drivers.

“With state partners like Gov. (Mike) Braun and like the state of Indiana, people will be safer,” Noem said. “People will be protected and our laws will matter.”

The actions are part of Operation Midway Blitz , the mass deportation mission that also includes Lake County, Indiana. Through Operation Midway Blitz, Noem said ICE has arrested about 3,000 people.

Noem told media on Thursday that no American citizens have been arrested or detained, despite

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