Washington, D.C. – The White House has lined its north lawn with approximately 100 posters displaying mugshots of alleged illegal immigrants arrested for violent crimes, as part of President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement agenda during his second term.
The display, set up Monday morning, aims to draw public attention to the administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration, spotlighting what officials describe as “some of the worst illegal immigrant criminals” apprehended since Trump reclaimed the presidency.
Each poster, prominently placed along the lawn where media outlets typically conduct live broadcasts, features the word “ARRESTED” above a mugshot, with “illegal alien” written below and a description of the alleged crime, such as murder, rape, sexual assault of a child, or fentanyl distribution. Names and specific legal statuses of the individuals are not included.
A White House official stated the posters are strategically positioned to ensure visibility during news broadcasts, amplifying the administration’s message on immigration enforcement.
Many news outlets such as CNN and MSNBC blurred out the signs in their newscasts.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a video on social media Monday morning, showcasing the display and stating, “Good Morning from The White House!”
She emphasized the administration’s stance: “We will hunt you down. You will face justice. You will be deported — and you will never set foot on American soil again. Oh, and your mugshot may just end up on a yard sign at the White House.”
Border Czar Tom Homan, speaking at a press briefing alongside Leavitt, accused the previous administration of deliberately weakening border security, claiming it intentionally unsecured the border.
The display follows a series of high-profile immigration raids, including a recent operation in Colorado Springs where over 100 illegal immigrants were arrested at an underground nightclub. The administration has also invoked the Alien Enemies Act to expedite deportations, a move that has sparked legal challenges.
A federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked deportations of Venezuelan immigrants under the act, citing “chaos and uncertainty” in its application, particularly regarding allegations of gang membership.
Specific cases highlighted in the posters include a 65-year-old Mexican national convicted of fentanyl distribution, a 55-year-old Honduran national convicted of lewd acts in front of a minor, and a 40-year-old Mexican national indicted for coercion and enticement of a minor. These arrests are part of a broader effort by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which reported nearly 33,000 immigrant arrests in Trump’s first 50 days, nearly half of whom were convicted criminals.
The White House lawn display marks the seriousness of Trump’s immigration strategy, aligning with his campaign promise of mass deportations.