DHS launches nationwide ICE operation targeting illegal immigrants accused of SNAP food stamp fraud

What happened: DHS launched a nationwide ICE operation targeting illegal immigrants accused of fraudulently obtaining SNAP benefits, and ICE confirmed multiple arrests. Key numbers: No specific figures were provided beyond multiple arrests. Why it matters: Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the arrests are "just a drop in the bucket" and that the administration will keep pursuing alleged fraud as part of a broader crackdown on federal benefit misuse.

DHS launched a nationwide ICE operation targeting illegal immigrants accused of fraudulently obtaining SNAP benefits, and ICE confirmed multiple arrests.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the arrests are "just a drop in the bucket" and that the administration will keep pursuing alleged fraud as part of a broader crackdown on federal benefit misuse.