Does a society truly become safer when part of its population learns to live in constant fear? Does a society truly become safer when part of its population learns to live in constant fear? O n 15 June 2025, the Trump administration issued an official statement directing US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to begin what it described as “the largest mass deportation operation in American history”. Major cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago and New York were identified as primary targets.