Kristi Noem promised to secure America’s borders when President Trump nominated her.
She’s already delivering on that promise in spectacular fashion.
And Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem exposed a massive marriage fraud ring that left Democrats stunned.
Noem’s DHS dismantles nationwide marriage fraud operation
Secretary Kristi Noem’s Department of Homeland Security just delivered a crushing blow to illegal immigration scammers trying to game America’s immigration system.
After a major operation spanning multiple states, federal agents arrested 10 individuals on April 24 in connection with a sophisticated marriage fraud scheme that helped foreign nationals fraudulently obtain U.S. citizenship and immigration benefits.
The Department of Homeland Security, under Noem’s leadership, coordinated between multiple agencies including U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service to crack the case.
“Some marriages are made in heaven. Some are just made up,” said USCIS spokesperson Matthew Tragesser. “Our work with ICE crushed a marriage fraud ring where U.S. citizens were paid to marry aliens. Under Secretary Noem, fraudsters are walking out in handcuffs. Buying a spouse doesn’t make you a citizen.”
The investigation began in April 2022 but has accelerated dramatically under Secretary Noem’s leadership, proving that the Trump administration’s promise to crack down on immigration fraud wasn’t just campaign talk.
The shocking details of the marriage fraud scheme
After extensive investigation, ICE and USCIS determined that three New York City residents – Ella Zuran, Tatiana Sigal, and Alexandra Tkach – had been orchestrating sham weddings, raking in thousands of dollars to arrange fake marriages between American citizens and foreign nationals.
The fraudsters didn’t just arrange marriages – they created elaborate paper trails to fool immigration officials, including false immigration forms and fake health status attestations.
Another key player, Shawnta Hopper from Sicklerville, New Jersey, was also named in the federal grand jury indictment. Hopper recruited American women from Baltimore and other locations, convincing them to sell their identities and legal status by entering into sham marriages for quick cash.
The multi-agency task force didn’t just arrest the participants – they’ve systematically revoked the fraudulently obtained immigration benefits from everyone involved in the scheme.
Noem’s border security promise goes beyond the wall
Secretary Noem has been a staunch defender of President Trump’s border security policies, but this operation shows her department isn’t just focused on physical barriers.
This enforcement action demonstrates that the Department of Homeland Security is attacking immigration fraud from all angles – not just at the southern border, but through sophisticated operations targeting those who try to circumvent legal immigration channels.
The operation is considered ongoing, with more arrests expected in the coming weeks.
When President Trump nominated Noem for the position in December, many Democrats and mainstream media outlets criticized the choice, suggesting she lacked the experience needed for the role.
But this successful operation is proving those critics wrong, showing that Noem’s no-nonsense approach to border security is already paying dividends just months into her tenure.
Democrats scrambling to respond as Noem delivers results
The stunning success of this operation has left many Democrats who opposed Noem’s confirmation scrambling to respond.
During her confirmation hearings, several Democrat Senators suggested Noem wasn’t qualified for the position and would be ineffective at addressing complex immigration issues.
Now those same critics are noticeably quiet as Noem’s department racks up wins against immigration fraudsters.
This operation is particularly embarrassing for Democrats who spent years claiming the border was secure under the previous administration while ignoring massive fraud in the legal immigration system.
The marriage fraud crackdown is just one part of the Trump administration’s comprehensive approach to immigration enforcement. With construction of the border wall resuming and the successful reinstatement of the “Remain in Mexico” policy, Secretary Noem’s department is attacking the immigration crisis from multiple directions.
As more arrests are made in this ongoing operation, it’s becoming increasingly clear that Secretary Noem is determined to enforce immigration laws that were largely ignored over the past four years.
With each successful operation, Noem is proving that President Trump made the right choice in selecting her to lead the Department of Homeland Security and protect America’s borders.
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