Donald Trump's border czar on Thursday blamed news media leaks for hindering a large-scale operation in a Denver suburb the president has held up in his efforts to link violent crime with immigration.

The high-profile operation appeared to be one of the largest targeted raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement since President Donald Trump took office on a promise to deport immigrants with criminal records.

The Trump administration said they were targeting criminals in Denver and Aurora. We asked federal agents how many of the people arrested were violent criminals.

Agents from multiple federal agencies conducted immigration raids in Denver and Aurora on Wednesday morning, with early reports and video showing agents going door-to-door and throwing what

"Try to imagine carrying that confusion while living with the fear that any moment you or someone you love could be taken away," Obayuwana said. "Imagine how hard it would be to focus on learning when the fear of deportation looms over your head.