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Noem sends message to those considering entering US illegally: ‘Don’t even think about it’
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem sent a stern warning on behalf of President Donald Trump, to those planning on entering the U.S. illegally, saying, “Don’t even think about it.”
Noem announced Monday that she is launching a major multi-million-dollar ad campaign targeting illegal immigrants.
“Tonight, I’m announcing a nationwide and international multimillion-dollar ad campaign warning illegal aliens to leave our country NOW or face deportation with the inability to return to the US,” the DHS secretary said in a post on X. “This serves as a strong warning to criminal illegal aliens to not come to America. If they do, they will be hunted down and deported.”
Noem also shared a video of her delivering a message to illegal aliens thinking about coming to the U.S. illegally.
“Let me deliver a message from President Trump to the world. If you are considering entering America illegally, don’t even think about it,” she said. “Let me be clear. If you come to our country and you break our laws, we will hunt you down. Criminals are not welcome in the United States. For too long, weak leadership has left our borders wide open, flooding our communities with drugs, human trafficking, and violent criminals. Well, those days are over.
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“Under President Trump, we are defending American families and restoring their safety. If you try to enter illegally, you will be caught, you will be removed and you will never return,” Noem added. “Follow the law and you’ll find opportunity. If you break it, you’ll find consequences. Strong borders mean a stronger America. President Trump is making America safe again.”
Noem was the fourth member of the Trump administration to gain approval from the Senate, and she has taken the role to lead the department at a time when securing the border and tackling illegal immigration are top priorities for the new administration.
The administration has taken a number of actions to secure the border, including deploying the military, restarting wall construction and ending Biden-era parole programs.
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Then-Gov Kristi Noem helps construct border fencing on May 16, 2024 (Fox News Digital )
Meanwhile, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been launching deportation operations throughout the country to fulfill Trump’s promise of a “historic” operation.
At her confirmation hearing, Noem pointed to other parts of the DHS mission, including cybersecurity, disaster relief and counterterrorism. However, she emphasized that border security is a “top priority.”
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, left, and White House border czar Tom Homan speak with reporters at the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
As governor, she pledged in 2021 not to take any more migrants from the Biden administration and also deployed the National Guard to the border in Texas. She also had experience with disaster response, working with federal officials to tackle floods that hit the state in June.
At her hearing, Noem was also asked about how she would work with border czar Tom Homan, who has been tapped to lead the deportation effort and secure the border.
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Noem responded by saying that she and Homan “work very well together and talk and communicate all the time. And we’ll be working together on a daily basis when we’re in our positions under the new administration. And I would say there’s no authority being planned to be taken away from the department or myself if I’m in the role.”
Fox News Digital’s Julia Johnson and Adam Shaw contributed to this report.
Atlanta, GA
Childhood home of Atlanta’s first Black mayor renovated into affordable housing for Spelman staff
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – The childhood home of Atlanta’s first Black mayor has been transformed into affordable housing.
A ribbon cutting was held at the Rev. Maynard Jackson’s home off Sunset Avenue in Vine City on Monday.
Rev. Jackson is the father of Maynard Jackson Jr., who became Atlanta’s first black mayor.
The home will serve as affordable housing for Spelman faculty and staff by offering a pathway to homeownership.
Spelman staff member Michele Ogden will be one of the first tenants.
“In my previous home, the rent jumped to $2,250 a month, which was completely unaffordable for me in my current field,” Ogden said. “I really have been dreaming of owning a home for forever.”
The home that was built by Rev. Maynard in 1949 sits across from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s family home.
The renovation was spearheaded by the Westside Future Fund, which bought the property from the King Center in 2020.
“Preserve the legacy, return it to service and to make it a place that is fit for the next generations of leaders,” said Westside Future Fund Board Chair T. Dallas Smith.
The ribbon cutting ceremony featured remarks from Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta City Council member Byron Amos and stakeholders who helped make the project come to life.
Members of the Jackson family were also in attendance.
“I know that Maynard would be so proud of this house being renovated and standing again to serve the community,” said Valerie Jackson, wife of former Mayor Jackson.
Valerie said the home served many purposes, not only as a family home and Rev. Jackson’s office, but was offered up as housing for university students and Black families during the 1950s and 60s.
“The man was ahead of his time. Rev. Jackson was ahead of his time — just like Maynard was ahead of his time,” Jackson said.
The home will house six to right Spelman faculty and staff members.
The Westside Future Fund is hoping the project will serve as a model for future faculty housing partnerships.
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Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, April 26, 2025, Deputy Brandon Ray Sikes, 31, loving husband of Amber Sikes and father of Lyndsey Sikes. Deputy Sikes, a proud native of Augusta and a devoted member of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, passed away in the line of duty, leaving behind a legacy of service, humility, and unwavering dedication.
From the beginning of his career, Deputy Sikes was driven by a heartfelt mission: to make his community a safer place for his beloved wife and daughter. His work within the Special Operations Division was marked by meticulous care, steadfast commitment, and a quiet strength that resonated with all who served alongside him.
Before his law enforcement career, Deputy Sikes honorably served his country as a United States Army combat medic. His experiences shaped his deep compassion, sense of duty, and readiness to stand in harm’s way for others — traits that continued to define his life and service.
In his rare moments of rest, Deputy Sikes found peace in the outdoors, especially enjoying the calm and challenge of fishing. Friends and colleagues knew him as a genuine, methodical professional who never sought recognition but consistently rose to every occasion with courage and grace. His selflessness was not a trait he wore for show; it was the quiet force that moved him to serve at every opportunity, regardless of the personal cost.
Deputy Sikes embodied the very best of community service and personal sacrifice. Though he never sought the spotlight, his impact on those around him will be felt for generations. His memory will live on — in the community he made safer, in the lives he touched, and in the family and friends who will forever be proud of the man he was.
In addition to his wife and daughter, Deputy Sikes is survived by his parents: Donald Sikes and Sieglinde DeChant; brothers Thomas DeChant (Letitia),Gunter Neubach, and Frank Kruse; nieces and nephew; Doriana Serrano (Sean), Selena Fereday (Grant) and son Truitt, Lisa Serrano, Braden DeChant (Marissa), Gabrielle DeChant; childhood friend Robert Price; canine companions: Bella and Phoebe; and other loving family members.
The funeral service will be held Monday, May 5, 2025 at 12 Noon at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center with Rev. John Kenney officiating.Memorial contributions may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
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