U.S. Department of Homeland Security Weekly Digest Bulletin

President Trump and Secretary Noem Recognize 101 Years of Border Patrol 05/27/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs President Trump and Secretary Noem Recognize 101 Years of Border Patrol WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, President Donald J. Trump issued a Proclamation recognizing the United States Border Patrol on the eve of its 101st anniversary. “For more than a century, the men and women of the Border Patrol have stood on the front lines of national security as America’s original watchmen. The threats may change, but the mission remains: protect the homeland,” said Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. “On Border Patrol’s 101st anniversary, we honor and thank all who’ve worn the uniform. A nation without borders is no nation at all.”  As noted by the Proclamation, President Donald Trump has delivered the most secure border in American history, with border crossings at their lowest ever. “For 101 years, members of the United States Border Patrol (USBP) have courageously served as guardians of our sovereignty and protectors of our homeland against invasion, aggression, and violence,” President Trump said in the Proclamation. “Every day, Border Patrol agents selflessly risk their lives to repel the flow of deadly drugs, weapons, criminals, and terrorists -- many of whom come to our shores from jails, prisons, and mental institutions in far-flung countries across the globe. On this anniversary of the United States Border Patrol, we honor every agent for their honorable service and pledge to support them in their mission to keep Americans safe.” Read the Proclamation here. # # # READOUT: Secretary Kristi Noem Visits 4 Countries Focused on Securing the U.S. Homeland 05/27/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs READOUT: Secretary Kristi Noem Visits 4 Countries Focused on Securing the U.S. Homeland The Secretary Held Meetings with 3 Heads of State and Multiple Ministers WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem held bilateral meetings with world leaders in Rome, Italy, Manama, Bahrain, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Israel and Rzeszow, Poland, to advance U.S. Homeland Security interests. Poland President Andrzej Duda President Duda thanked President Trump for his close partnership and DHS Secretary Noem for visiting Poland. He fondly recalled President Trump’s 2017 visit to Warsaw before the G-7 Summit and his three visits to the Oval Office. Asked what message he wanted the DHS Secretary to bring back to President Trump, Duda said, “We believe in America.”  Duda underscored the importance of Polish leaders building closer ties with the United States. He also took pride in championing our bilateral civ-nuk cooperation and expressed appreciation for former Ambassador Mosbacher’s leadership to secure visa-free travel for Poles. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu President Trump asked Secretary Noem to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu. The Secretary and Prime Minister had a candid conversation where the Secretary reiterated President Trump's desire to bring peace to the region and for Iran to never obtain or develop nuclear weapons. Secretary Noem offered, on behalf of President Trump and the people of the United States of America, condolences for the loss of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky in the horrific terrorist attack that occurred last week in Washington, DC. The Secretary also met and held a candle lighting ceremony and tree planting in honor of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar. The Secretary reaffirmed the United States and Israel’s longstanding friendship. Bahrain King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Secretary Noem’s visit to Bahrain made history as the first U.S. Homeland Security Secretary to visit the United States Coast Guard Patrol Forces Southwest Asia. Bahrain houses one of the U.S.’s largest and most strategic bases in the region with six USCG Cutters and over 200 personnel providing security for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. shipping industry. Secretary Noem met with U.S. Coast Guard personnel and discussed Force Design 2028, the USCG’s most transformative restructuring since World War II. She reiterated President Trump’s desire to rebuild the U.S. Coast Guard, creating the world’s finest maritime fighting force. King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Secretary Noem reaffirmed the countries’ longstanding friendship of more than 50 years and discussed U.S. security assets in Bahrain. Italian Minister of the Interior Matteo Piantedosi Secretary Noem also met Italian Minister of the Interior Matteo Piantedosi to discuss the United States and Italy’s shared commitment to fighting transnational crime, including efforts to disrupt human trafficking, smuggling networks, and organized criminal activity. # # # Secretary Noem Honors Nicholas Quets, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Murdered by the Sinaloa Cartel 05/28/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs Secretary Noem Honors Nicholas Quets, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Murdered by the Sinaloa Cartel President Trump and Secretary Noem are dismantling drug cartels that profit from trafficking, violence, and lawlessness  WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security released a video featuring the parents of Nicholas Quets, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran who was viciously murdered by members of the Sinaloa cartel. On October 18th, 2024, Nicholas Quets traveled to Rocky Point, Mexico, where upon entry, he encountered a Sinaloa cartel checkpoint. These cartel members attempted to steal his pickup truck before shooting him in the back through his heart, ultimately taking his life at just 31 years old. Watch the video. President Trump and Secretary Noem have taken decisive action to dismantle drug cartels. On President Trump’s first day in office, he signed an executive order to designate drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. This designation expands law enforcement and the government’s ability to crack down on cartels’ drug and sex trafficking operations in the U.S. On what would have been Nicholas Quets’ 32nd birthday, the Treasury Department announced sanctions against six individuals and seven entities allegedly involved in a money-laundering network supporting the Sinaloa cartel. Earlier this month, HSI along with the help of the Mexican government arrested Jacobo Regalado “J3” a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa cartel in Mexico. He is responsible for hundreds of homicides and smuggling illicit drugs into the U.S. Additionally, earlier this month, Pedro Inzunza Noriega and Pedro Inzunza Coronel, key leaders of the Beltran Leyva Organization (BLO), a powerful and violent faction of the Sinaloa cartel that is believed to be the world’s largest known fentanyl production network, were charged with narco-terrorism, drug trafficking, and money laundering.  “Nicholas Quets was a patriot who served our country honorably and was killed by these cartel cowards who shot him in the back. President Trump and Secretary Noem are honoring his memory by dismantling the Sinaloa cartel and other drug cartels that profit from trafficking, violence, and lawlessness,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “President Trump’s strong leadership and these arrests and prosecutions of scum-of-the-earth cartel leaders are delivering results. The days of unchecked cartel violence are over.” # # # Secretary Noem Releases Statement After ICE Arrests Illegal Alien who Threatened to Assassinate President Donald J. Trump 05/28/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs Secretary Noem Releases Statement After ICE Arrests Illegal Alien who Threatened to Assassinate President Donald J. Trump  WASHINGTON – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested an illegal alien who threatened to assassinate President Trump.     “Thanks to our ICE officers, this illegal alien who threatened to assassinate President Trump is behind bars,” said Secretary Kristi Noem. “This threat comes not even a year after President Trump was shot in Butler, Pennsylvania and less than two weeks after former FBI Director Comey called for the President’s assassination. All politicians and members of the media should take notice of these repeated attempts on President Trump’s life and tone down their rhetoric. I will continue to take all measures necessary to ensure the protection of President Trump.”     On May 21, an ICE field intelligence officer received a handwritten letter in the mail from Ramon Morales Reyes, in which he promised to self-deport after he used his gun to shoot President Trump in the head at one of his rallies.     On May 22, ICE arrested Ramon Morales-Reyes, a 54-year-old illegal alien from Mexico.       Morales entered the U.S. illegally at least nine times between 1998-2005. His criminal record includes arrests for felony hit and run, criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct with a domestic abuse modifier.    He will remain in ICE custody at Dodge County Jail in Juneau, Wisconsin, pending his removal proceedings.    # # # ICE Lodges Detainers Against Two Illegal Aliens Involved in Hit and Run Killing 18-Year-Old Air Force Academy Cadet Candidate Ava Moore over Memorial Day Weekend 05/28/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs ICE Lodges Detainers Against Two Illegal Aliens Involved in Hit and Run Killing 18-Year-Old Air Force Academy Cadet Candidate Ava Moore over Memorial Day Weekend The Biden Administration released both illegal aliens into the country in 2023 WASHINGTON – On May 25, 18-year-old Ava Moore was hit by an illegal alien on a jet ski while kayaking in Lake Grapevine and tragically killed. The illegal alien fled the scene. Moore recently accepted an appointment to join the U.S. Air Force Academy as a member of the class of 2029. The driver of the jet ski was allegedly Daikerlyn Alejandraa Gonzalez-Gonzalez, an illegal alien from Venezuela. Following the collision, Gonzalez allegedly fled the scene with Maikel Alexander Coello-Perozo, also an illegal alien, and they also struck two vehicles while leaving. Ava Moore, one of the countless victims of illegal alien crime.  Gonzalez has been charged with felony manslaughter. Daikerlyn Alejandraa Gonzalez-Gonzalez  Perozo has been charged with hindering apprehension. Maikel Alexander Coello-Perozo ICE lodged immigration detainers with the Grapevine Police Department following the arrest of Gonzalez and Perozo. Both are in removal proceedings. Gonzalez entered the United States illegally on Sept. 28, 2023, and was released by the previous administration into the country. Perozo entered the country illegally on January 22, 2023, and was released by the previous administration into the country. “Ava Moore was a patriot serving her country when she was killed by an illegal alien in a hit-and-run over Memorial Day weekend. This senseless tragedy was 100 percent preventable,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Daikerlyn Gonzalez and Maikel Perozo should have never been in our country and Ava Moore should be alive today preparing for the Air Force Academy. The previous administration’s open border policies have cost too many Americans their lives. President Trump and Secretary Noem will continue to stand with victims of illegal alien crime and their families.” # # # DHS Secretary Noem Doubles Down and Escalates Action Against Harvard for Antisemitism, Fostering Violence, and CCP Coordination 05/29/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs DHS Secretary Noem Doubles Down and Escalates Action Against Harvard for Antisemitism, Fostering Violence, and CCP Coordination The Trump Administration will be relentless in its efforts to end Harvard’s abuse of the American taxpayer and national security interests WASHINGTON – Today, the United States Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem continued to hold Harvard University accountable for failing to comply with Student Exchange Visa Program (SEVP) regulations, for encouraging and allowing antisemitic and anti-American violence to rage on its campus, and for coordinating with Chinese Communist Party officials on training that undermined American national security. Following a letter from Harvard officials indicating an “intent” to now comply with SEVP, Secretary Noem held firm and reminded the once eminent institution that it still has a long way to go before it can be trusted with U.S. taxpayer dollars. “Harvard’s refusal to comply with SEVP oversight was the latest evidence that it disdains the American people and takes for granted U.S. taxpayer benefits,” said Secretary Kristi Noem. “Following our letter to Harvard, the school attempted to claim it now wishes to comply with SEVP standards. We continue to reject Harvard’s repeated pattern of endangering its students and spreading American hate—it must change its ways to be eligible to receive generous benefits from the American people." The Department will continue to engage in good faith with Harvard and looks forward to the University’s full compliance with its requests. Full text of the notice is available here. # # # DHS Condemns Biden Administration Failures in the Wake of the Lahaina, Hawaii Fires 05/29/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs DHS Condemns Biden Administration Failures in the Wake of the Lahaina, Hawaii Fires Report reveals 1 in 6 survivors were forced to engage in sexual acts in exchange for basic necessities like food and housing WASHINGTON – A new report about the aftermath of the August 2023 Lahaina, Hawaii, fires reveals FEMA’s horrific neglect and mismanagement under the Biden Administration.    According to the report, issued by Filipino Hawaiian advocacy group Tagnawa, conditions for survivors in the aftermath of the fire were both appalling and inhumane. 1 in 6 survivors were forced to engage in sexual acts in exchange for basic necessities like food and housing and some women had to sleep in cars because they felt unsafe in FEMA-coordinated shelters.  “1 in 6 survivors of the Lahaina Fires were forced to engage in sexual acts in exchange for basic necessities like food and housing. These women — our fellow American citizens — were so desperate for food that they had to resort to such extreme measures just to feed themselves in our own country. That’s unacceptable. That is unAmerican,” said DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “While American citizens from Hawaii to North Carolina suffered, Biden and Mayorkas used FEMA as a piggy bank, spending hundreds of millions of American taxpayer dollars to housing illegal aliens, including at the Roosevelt Hotel that served as a Tren de Aragua base of operations and was used to shelter Laken Riley’s killer.”  This is yet another outrageous example of the gross mismanagement and poor treatment of Americans under the prior administration.  This will never happen again under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Noem. # # # ICYMI: Happy 101st Birthday to the U.S. Border Patrol's 05/29/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs ICYMI: Happy 101st Birthday to the U.S. Border Patrol’s Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, Border Patrol has delivered the most secure border in American history WASHINGTON – As the United States Border Patrol celebrates its 101st Anniversary under President Donald J. Trump and Secretary Kristi Noem’s leadership, the Border Patrol has achieved unprecedented success and delivered the most secure border in American history. Since President Trump took office, daily encounters at the border are down by 93% while known got-a-ways are down 95%. “For more than a century, the men and women of the Border Patrol have stood on the front lines of national security as America’s original watchmen. The threats may change, but the mission remains: protect the homeland,” said Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. “On Border Patrol’s 101st anniversary, we honor and thank all who’ve worn the uniform. A nation without borders is no nation at all.”  In 1924, the first 450 agents began patrolling the southern border in 1924. Today, nearly 20,000 individuals help keep our border safe. Secretary Noem and DHS highlighted the service of four border patrol agents yesterday. Dan Bergum, a native of Buffalo, who serves in Buffalo Sector on our northern border. He has been part of the Border Patrol for 14 years and was previously deployed to Iraq. Israel Navarro followed in his father's footsteps to join Border Patrol. He and his father have 27 years of combined service in the Border Patrol. Jose Marinelarena —originally from El Paso, Texas — comes from a law enforcement family. He has participated in several operations during his 16 years in the Special Operations Group. Agent Andy Hernandez and his K-9 partner Beryl have worked together since graduating Canine Academy. Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, Border Patrol will always have the support and resources it needs to keep America safe. Thank you to the men and women of Border Patrol. # # # DHS Exposes Sanctuary Jurisdictions Defying Federal Immigration Law 05/29/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs DHS Exposes Sanctuary Jurisdictions Defying Federal Immigration Law Sanctuary jurisdictions undermine the rule of law and endanger the lives of Americans and Law Enforcement WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a comprehensive list of sanctuary jurisdictions including cities, counties, and states that are deliberately obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws and endangering American citizens. Sanctuary cities protect dangerous criminal illegal aliens from facing consequences and put law enforcement in grave danger. This action follows the signing of an Executive Order by President Donald J. Trump on April 28, 2025. The order directs the Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and the Attorney General Pam Bondi to identify and publicly highlight jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.   DHS is committed to exposing these lawless jurisdictions to the public and making them accountable for not respecting the rule of law.  “These sanctuary city politicians are endangering Americans and our law enforcement in order to protect violent criminal illegal aliens,” said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. “We are exposing these sanctuary politicians who harbor criminal illegal aliens and defy federal law. President Trump and I will always put the safety of the American people first. Sanctuary politicians are on notice: comply with federal law.”    Each jurisdiction listed will receive formal notification of its non-compliance and all potential violations of federal criminal statutes. DHS demands that these jurisdictions immediately review and revise their policies to align with federal immigration laws and renew their obligation to protect American citizens, not dangerous illegal aliens.   Review the jurisdictions on the list at dhs.gov/sanctuary-jurisdictions  # # # DHS Releases Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Order in Major Victory for Trump Administration Allowing the Ending of the CHNV Parole Program 05/30/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs DHS Releases Statement on Major SCOTUS Victory for Trump Administration and the American People on Ending the CHNV Parole Program     CHNV was an unlawful scheme to unleash over 530,000 poorly vetted aliens into America  WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secured a legal victory in its effort to terminate parole for more than 530,000 illegal aliens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV) who were released into the country by the Biden Administration. The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 7-2 order, staying a District Court’s order pending appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.   With this decision, DHS can once again start removing illegal aliens under the disastrous CHNV parole programs as the case progresses. This order comes after an activist judge ruled that DHS could not outright end the CHNV program.   DHS released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to allow the Trump Administration to keep Americans safe:    Statement Attributable to Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin  “Today’s decision is a victory for the American people. The Biden Administration lied to America. They allowed more than half a million poorly vetted aliens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela and their immediate family members to enter the United States through these disastrous parole programs; granted them opportunities to compete for American jobs and undercut American workers; forced career civil servants to promote the programs even when fraud was identified; and then blamed Republicans in Congress for the chaos that ensued and the crime that followed,”     “Ending the CHNV parole programs, as well as the paroles of those who exploited it, will be a necessary return to common-sense policies, a return to public safety, and a return to America First.”    Read the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling here.   # # #   In the Wake of Colorado Terrorist Attack Allegedly Committed by Illegal Alien, DHS Announces Revamping of ICE Tip Line 06/02/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs In the Wake of Colorado Terrorist Attack Allegedly Committed by Illegal Alien, DHS Announces Revamping of ICE Tip Line Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, DHS is revamping resources and personnel to get terrorists, gang members, sex offenders, and violent criminal illegal aliens out of the country WASHINGTON – In the wake of the most recent terror attack in Boulder, Colorado—allegedly committed by illegal alien Mohamed Soliman—the Department of Homeland Security is revamping its Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tip line.   The 24-hour tip line gives Americans the ability to report suspicious criminal activity by illegal aliens including terrorist activity, gang related crimes, and suspected sex trafficking. The tip line is manned by highly trained specialists who take reports from both the public and law enforcement agencies on the more than 400 laws enforced by ICE. Secretary Noem will be providing more resources and personnel to this tip line to ensure DHS is able to quickly identify, locate, and arrest these criminal illegal aliens.  “For four years, the Biden Administration allowed millions of unvetted illegal aliens—including terrorists, gang members, and other violent criminals—to pour into our country. Yesterday’s terrorist attack by a suspect illegally in our country, underscores the importance of getting these illegal aliens out of our country,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Secretary Noem is revamping ICE’s illegal alien tip line to devote more resources and personnel to help remove these criminal illegal aliens from our country. To report suspicious criminal activity, call 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423)— help President Trump, Secretary Noem and our brave law enforcement remove these public safety threats from our communities and to make America safe again.”   To report suspicious criminal activity, call 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423).   # # # ICE Operation Results in More Than 70 Illegal Alien Arrests at Cartel-Run Night Club near Charleston 06/03/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs ICE Operation Results in More Than 70 Illegal Alien Arrests at Cartel-Run Night Club near Charleston One of the illegal aliens arrested is a foreign fugitive wanted for homicide in Honduras WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the following statement after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 72 illegal aliens at a nightclub run by a suspected member of the Los Zetas Cartel during an operation in the Charleston, South Carolina area over the weekend. Los Zetas, now formally recognized as Cártel del Noreste (CDN) was formally designated a terrorist organization by the Trump Administration in February 2025. Prior to the operation, ICE received information from a source that “The Alamo"-–an underground illegal nightclub-–was the location of weapons, narcotics, and human trafficking. ICE also seized cash, narcotics, and firearms during the operation.  During the operation, law enforcement executed a search warrant at the unlicensed establishment, leading to:  72 arrests, including individuals with serious prior offenses.  6 juveniles recovered and turned over to state social services for protection and care.   Arrests are still being processed.   One of the most high-profile arrests was of Sergio Joel Galo-Baca, a Honduran illegal alien and foreign fugitive with an active INTERPOL Red Notice for homicide in Honduras.  “Day in and day out, the brave men and women of ICE are working with local law enforcement to keep American communities safe. The successful operation that took place in the Charleston area resulted in more than 70 arrests of illegal aliens—including an international murder suspect and the dismantling of a nightclub run by a suspected cartel member where drug, weapon, and human trafficking were taking place,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, fugitives and law breakers are on notice: Leave now or ICE will find you and deport you.”   Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Charlotte led the operation with local law enforcement, which took place on June 1.  Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form. # # # ICE Lodges Detainer for Illegal Alien Charged with Child Rape in Massachusetts 06/04/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs ICE Lodges Detainer for Illegal Alien Charged with Child Rape in Massachusetts Despite his past criminal history in the U.S., this illegal alien and child pedophile was released into the country by the Biden Administration WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer for Lorenzo Lopez Alcario, a criminal illegal alien, who has been charged with rape of a child with force. According to local reports, the brutal sexual assault was captured on video and the child’s mother testified in court.     This criminal illegal alien from Guatemala first entered the country illegally at an unknown date and location. On July 30, 2017, Lopez was arrested by the Arlington Police Department, Arlington, VA for the Possession of Schedule I/II Controlled Substance.  On July 31, 2017, ICE arrested Lopez after he was released from the Arlington County Jail in Virginia. On September 13, 2017, an immigration judge ordered him removed from the United States. On September 28, 2017, ICE removed Lopez from the United States.  Under President Biden, this criminal illegal alien re-entered the country illegally on June 17, 2022. Despite his previous criminal arrests in the U.S. and first deportation, he was still RELEASED into the country.   “Lorenzo Lopez Alcario is a pedophile illegal alien from Guatemala who should’ve never been in the U.S. in the first place. He is being charged with committing a heinous crime—the rape of a child,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Despite his previous criminal charges and deportation, President Biden released this barbaric criminal into American communities in 2022. Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, ICE lodged a detainer to ensure this criminal illegal alien will not be allowed to terrorize American citizens and will deport this child predator to prevent further victims.”  # # # DHS Unearths TSA Corruption: Sitting US Senator's Husband Received Blanket Exemption from National Security Review After Traveling with Known or Suspected Terrorist   06/04/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs   DHS Unearths TSA Corruption: Sitting US Senator’s Husband Received Blanket Exemption from National Security Review After Traveling with Known or Suspected Terrorist     New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s Husband Traveled with a Known or Suspected Terrorist Three Times in A Single Year  WASHINGTON —Today, the Department of Homeland Security revealed evidence detailing the politicization of TSA’s watchlisting program under the Biden administration. Discovered documents, correspondence, and timelines clearly highlight the Biden’s inconsistent application of Silent Partners Quiet Skies and watchlisting programs, circumventing security policies to benefit politically aligned friends and family at the expense of the American people.    This includes William “Billy” Shaheen, spouse of fellow democrat and sitting U.S. New Hampshire Senator, Jeane Shaheen, while surveilling political opponents like Tulsi Gabbard months after.     After Senator Shaheen directly lobbied the former Administrator, Pekoske gave repeated, explicit direction to exclude Shaheen from the Silent Partner Quiet Skies list. Pekoske granted Billy Shaheen a blanket Silent Partners Quiet Skies exemption despite Shaheen flying with a Known or Suspected Terrorist on three occasions.   All the while, Tulsi Gabbard, and many other Americans, were placed on the Silent Partners’ Quiet Skies list with little to no visibility, awareness, explanation, or oversight.     Billy Shaheen was hardly the only high-profile individual that was placed on this exclusion list. This list also included members of foreign royal families, political elites, professional athletes, and journalists. Shaheen’s blanket exemption has since been revoked.   “It is clear that this program was used as a political rolodex of the Biden Administration—weaponized against its political foes and to benefit their well-heeled friends,” said Secretary Kristi Noem. “This program should have been about the equal application of security, instead it was corrupted to be about political targeting. Trump Administration will restore the integrity, privacy, and equal application of the law for all Americans, including aviation screening.”   For far too long, this program has yielded little to no measurable security impact and lay at the expense of the American traveler.  A timeline of events: • 07/20/2023: William “Billy” Shaheen was a TSA Random Selectee on his flights from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS, Flight #1) to Washington-Reagan International Airport (DCA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to BOS (Flight #2). Billy Shaheen was flagged for the first time as Co-Traveler with a Known or Suspected Terrorist (KST). • Shortly after Billy Shaheen’s travel, Senator Shaheen’s office made an inquiry to TSA about the Senator’s husband receiving enhanced screening on these two flights. • 10/18/2023: Shaheen was flagged a second time as a Co-Traveler of a KST. • It was after this flight that Senator Shaheen made a second inquiry to TSA, via a meeting with then Administrator Pekoske, about her husband being on a watchlist. TSA did not disclose any information on watchlisting. • 10/20/2023: Shaheen was then approved by then Assistant Administrator for Intelligence and Analysis Nykamp (she departed TSA in March 2025), acting on then TSA Administrator Pekoske’s Authority, to be added to the Secure Flight Exclusion List. • This means that Shaheen was excluded from any future TSA Random Selectee designation, and Rules-based Selectee designation, such as Quiet Skies, Association Based Rule Selectee designation, or Silent Partner Selectee designation. • 10/24/2023: TSA Legislative Affairs communicates with then Assistant Administrator for Intelligence and Analysis Nykamp, and refers to the action taken by Nykamp and/or Pekoske to add Shaheen to the Secure Flight Exclusion List. • Follow on communication provide instructions to TSA Security Operations to ensure the exclusion is accurately captured in the passenger’s boarding pass status. • Billy Shaheen stayed on the Secure Flight Exclusion List for 18 months until current TSA leadership removed him. # # # Secretary Noem Announces ICE Detains Boulder Terrorist Soliman's Family 06/04/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs Secretary Noem Announces ICE Detains Boulder Terrorist Soliman’s Family “This terrorist will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. We are investigating to what extent his family knew about this heinous attack, if they had knowledge of it, or if they provided support to it.” – Secretary Noem WASHINGTON – Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken custody of Boulder, Colorado alleged terror attack perpetrator Mohamed Sabry Farag Soliman’s wife and five dependents. ICE is processing Soliman’s family members for removal proceedings from the U.S.   “DHS and ICE have taken the family of suspected Boulder, Colorado terrorist, and illegal alien, Mohamed Soliman, into ICE custody. This terrorist will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. “We are investigating to what extent his family knew about this heinous attack, if they had knowledge of it, or if they provided support to it. I am continuing to pray for the victims of this attack and their families. Justice will be served.”  ICE detained the following individuals and is processing them for removal:   Hayam Salah Alsaid Ahmed Elgamal, a 41-year-old Egyptian citizen and wife of Soliman.   Habiba Mohamed Sabry Farag Soliman, an 18-year-old Egyptian citizen and daughter of Soliman.   Two minor sons and two minor daughters, all of whom are Egyptian citizens and children of Soliman.   Soliman, his wife, and five children first came to the U.S. on August 27, 2022. They were granted entry until February 26, 2023. On September 29, 2022, Soliman filed for asylum, listing his wife and five children as dependents, in Denver, Colorado.   Soliman was allowed entry into the country under the Biden Administration and overstayed his visa. # # # DHS Confirms Individual Wanted in Hit-and-Run with Pedestrian in Nashville is an Illegal Alien from Venezuela 06/05/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs DHS Confirms Individual Wanted in Hit-and-Run with Pedestrian in Nashville is an Illegal Alien from Venezuela Immigration and Customs Enforcement lodged a detainer for this criminal illegal alien evading justice for severely injuring Zach Carach  WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement confirming the suspect involved in a hit-and-run accident that left 21-year-old American Zach Carach severely injured on May 18, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee is an illegal alien from Venezuela. Tony Gebian Lopez Infante is wanted for allegedly striking Carach—who was visiting Nashville from Florida to celebrate his 21st birthday—with his car and fleeing the scene. Carach sustained severe injuries.   “An illegal alien who should never have been in the U.S. allegedly struck a young man who was celebrating his 21st birthday in a hit-and-run crash and is still at large. The Biden Administration released this illegal alien into our country in 2023,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “This crime was preventable and is the direct result of open border policies that prioritized illegal aliens over the safety of American citizens. Secretary Noem is praying for Zachary Carach’s quick recovery. To report suspicious criminal activity or sightings of Lopez Infante, call 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423)--help President Trump, Secretary Noem, and our brave law enforcement remove these public safety threats from our communities and make America safe again.”  Lopez Infante illegally entered the United States on August 1, 2023, and was released into the country on August 14, 2023, pending removal proceedings. On September 25, 2024, an immigration judge issued a final order of removal.   Lopez Infante is still at-large. Homeland Security Investigations agents are working with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to locate the suspect. This is an open investigation. Anonymous tips may be reported on this form and via the toll-free ICE tip line, (866) 347-2423. # # # Secretary Noem Ends Politicized TSA Watchlist Program That Has Failed to Prevent a Single Terrorist Attack in its Existence; Calls for Congressional Investigation 06/05/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs Secretary Noem Ends Politicized TSA Watchlist Program That Has Failed to Prevent a Single Terrorist Attack in its Existence; Calls for Congressional Investigation The Quiet Skies Program is a redundant, corrupted program that costs US taxpayers $200 million a year WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced it is ending the Quiet Skies Program, which since its existence has failed to stop a single terrorist attack while costing US taxpayers $200 million a year. The program, under the guise of “national security,” was used to target political opponents and benefit political allies. TSA will continue performing important vetting functions tied to legitimate commercial aviation security threats to both ensure the safety of the American traveler and uphold its statutory obligations. REAL ID, implemented on May 7 of this year, will further help bolster TSA security. DHS and TSA have uncovered documents, correspondence, and timelines that clearly highlight the inconsistent application of Quiet Skies and watchlisting programs, circumventing security policies to benefit politically aligned friends and family at the expense of the American people. In addition to its own internal investigation, DHS’s Secretary Kristi Noem is calling for a Congressional investigation to uncover further corruption through this program. “It is clear that the Quiet Skies program was used as a political rolodex of the Biden Administration—weaponized against its political foes and exploited to benefit their well-heeled friends. I am calling for a Congressional investigation to unearth further corruption at the expense of the American people and the undermining of US national security,” said Secretary Kristi Noem. “TSA’s critical aviation and security vetting functions will be maintained, and the Trump Administration will return TSA to its true mission of being laser-focused on the safety and security of the traveling public. This includes restoring the integrity, privacy, and equal application of the law for all Americans.” DHS revealed earlier this week evidence detailing the politicization of TSA’s watchlisting program under the previous administration. This includes William “Billy” Shaheen, spouse of fellow Democrat and sitting U.S. New Hampshire Senator, Jeanne Shaheen, being given blanket exemptions from review, while non-politically aligned members like then-Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard received additional screening and monitoring by Federal Air Marshalls. Despite William Shaheen traveling with a known or suspected terrorist three times, then TSA Administrator Pekoske gave explicit direction to exclude Shaheen from the Silent Partner Quiet Skies list. After Senator Shaheen directly lobbied then former Administrator Pekoske, on her husband’s behalf, Pekoske granted Billy Shaheen a blanket Quiet Skies exemption.  Shaheen was not the only high-profile individual that was placed on this exclusion list: this list also included members of foreign royal families, political elites, professional athletes, and favored journalists. For more information on TSA security screening protocols, click here. # # # Secretary Noem Saves American Taxpayers Hundreds of Millions by Negotiating New Contract for the Coast Guard 06/05/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs Secretary Noem Saves American Taxpayers Hundreds of Millions by Negotiating New Contract for the Coast Guard DHS is revolutionizing national security while saving the taxpayer over $260 million. WASHINGTON – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that she successfully saved the American taxpayer over $260 million by cancelling a failing U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) shipbuilding project. Shipbuilding company Huntington Ingalls (HII) began production of a Legend-class National Security Cutter (NSC) in May 2021. It was supposed to be delivered by 2024 at the latest but is still nowhere near complete. “This is about fulfilling President Trump’s commitment to the American taxpayer,” said Secretary Noem. “Huntington Ingalls owed us this cutter over a year ago. As the Trump administration is revitalizing the U.S. Coast Guard through Force Design 2028, we need to be smart with the American taxpayer’s money. This project was over time and over budget. Now the money can be redirected to ensuring the Coast Guard remains the finest, most-capable maritime service in the world. I would like to extend my thanks to Huntington Ingalls for negotiating in good faith.” In addition to returning over $260 million to the U.S. Treasury, the Coast Guard will receive $135 million in parts that will be used to retrofit, upgrade, and maintain the Coast Guard’s existing fleet of 10 Legend-class cutters. By cancelling the production of NSC #11 and securing the parts deal with HII, Secretary Noem has ensured that the Treasury will recoup the remaining funds for use where they are most needed. # # # Operation Patriot Results in Numerous Arrests of Criminal Illegal Aliens with Detainers that Were Ignored Due to Sanctuary Policies 06/06/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs Operation Patriot Results in Numerous Arrests of Criminal Illegal Aliens with Detainers that Were Ignored Due to Sanctuary Policies Nearly 1,500 illegal aliens were arrested in sanctuary Massachusetts including rapists, kidnappers, and other violent criminals WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published further details about the success of Operation Patriot in Massachusetts. DHS is highlighting some of the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens who were arrested and then released into Massachusetts (MA) communities because of sanctuary policies. “Under President Trump and Secretary Noem’s leadership, ICE arrested nearly 1,500 illegal aliens in sanctuary Massachusetts during a month-long operation” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Outrageously, many of these criminal illegal aliens—including rapists, kidnappers, and other violent criminals were arrested and RELEASED by local authorities because of sanctuary policies. These policies make Americans less safe.” Below are a few of the worst of the worst arrests made during the month-long surge by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) all of whom had previous ICE detainers which were ignored by local authorities. Marcelino De Leon Yoc ICE Boston arrested Marcelino De Leon Yoc, a 32-year-old illegal alien from Guatemala and a registered sex offender who has pending criminal charges in Boston, MA for five counts of indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or older. He was arrested in Roxbury, MA for aggravated rape of child with a 10-year age gap and indecent assault and battery of a person 14 or older. Two ICE detainers were not honored—one from the Suffolk Superior Court in Boston, MA and another one from Nashua Street Jail in Boston, MA. He is pending removal and will remain in ICE custody. John Tobon Vargas ICE Boston arrested John Tobon Vargas, a 22-year-old illegal alien from Colombia. Previously, on February 14, 2025, the Boston, MA Municipal Court in Roxbury, MA arraigned him on charges of felony breaking and entering, kidnapping, aggravated rape, and indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or older. The Boston Municipal Court released him without notifying ICE, despite an immigration detainer being in place. He is pending removal proceedings and will remain in ICE custody. Kebler Lasso ICE Boston also arrested Kebler Lasso, an illegal alien from Ecuador. On July 24, 2018, he was convicted for soliciting to commit murder and was sentenced to one year in jail. He was released by the Brockton District Court in MA and placed on GPS without honoring the immigration detainer in place. On May 5, 2025, ERO Boston arrested him in Brockton, MA. Denis Javier Aguirre Murillo ICE Boston arrested Denis Javier Aguirre Murillo, a 37-year-old illegal alien from Honduras, whose most recent arrest in Fall River, MA was for rape, indecent assault and battery on person 14 or older, witness intimidation, and kidnapping a minor by relative. He has a conviction in Boston, MA for illegal re-entry. He also has several other arrests in MA including lewd and lascivious conduct, sexual conduct for fee, and multiple convictions for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Furthermore, he has a conviction for operating while intoxicated in Iowa and served one year prison. On February 19, 2025, the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office did not honor his ICE detainer, and he was released.  Luciano Pereira De Oliveira ICE Boston arrested Luciano Pereira De Oliveira, a 29-year-old illegal alien from Brazil, pending charges in Edgartown, MA for aggravated rape of a child with force, possession child pornography, and dissemination of obscene material. He has another arrest in Edgartown, MA for assault and battery of family and kidnapping. On July 28, 2024, an ICE detainer was lodged, but the Edgartown District Court in MA did not honor the detainer and released him. He was arrested as part of Operation Patriot and will be processed for expedited removal. Jose Wilfredo Lopez-Martin ICE Boston arrested 40-year-old Jose Wilfredo Lopez-Martin, an illegal alien from Guatemala, who has been charged with for the following: assault and battery with a dangerous weapon – hammer, threatening to commit crime, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon – vehicle, assault and battery of family, strangulation/suffocation, and intimidation of a witness. On October 16, 2024, the Lynn District Court in MA released him and did not honor the ICE detainer.  Graviel Nolasco ICE Boston arrested Graviel Nolasco, a 52-year-old illegal alien from Guatemala, at large in Lynn, MA. On an unknown date and location, he entered the U.S. without admission or parole. He has been removed from the U.S. on four prior occasions. He has a conviction in Peabody, MA for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and malicious destruction of property. He has 15 total adult arraignments in Lynn, MA, for crimes such as assault and battery on a household (3x), strangulation/suffocation, intimidation of witness, Abuse Prevention Act, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. The Lynn District Court in MA released him on January 7, 2025, and did not honor the immigration detainer. He will remain in ICE custody pending referral to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for prosecution for re-entry after deportation.  Senat Dufren ICE Boston arrested Senat Dufren, 33, an illegal alien from Haiti, in Waltham, MA. He was previously arrested in Roxbury, MA for assault and battery and malicious destruction of property, and ICE subsequently lodged an immigration detainer with the Nashua Street Jail in Boston, MA. On April 3, 2024, he was released, and the detainer was not honored. He was then arrested again on February 19, 2025, in Waltham, MA for assault and battery, assault and battery on a pregnant victim, and assault and battery of a family/household. Jose Luis Ledezma ICE Boston arrested Jose Luis Ledezma, an illegal alien from Ecuador, who had been previously removed from the U.S. and has pending criminal charges in Barnstable, MA for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, leaving scene with person injured, and operating a vehicle with  suspended license. He had another arrest in Barnstable for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon – hammer. On March 21, 2025, an ICE detainer was lodged with Barnstable County House of Corrections, but it was not honored, and he was later released. He will be prosecuted for illegal entry.  Jefferson Adrian Patin Quinaloa ICE Boston arrested Jefferson Adrian Patin Quinaloa, a 21-year-old illegal alien from Ecuador, who has convictions for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and operating negligently, as well as pending charges for aggravated assault and battery - serious bodily injury, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and assault to rob. On February 20, 2024, the Brighton District Court in MA released him and did not honor the ICE detainer. On May 5, 2023, the Plymouth Superior Court in MA released him and did not honor the ICE detainer. He is now in ICE custody. # # # DHS and Idaho Team up in Joint Immigration Enforcement Operation 06/06/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs DHS and Idaho Team up in Joint Immigration Enforcement Operation  Idaho is helping DHS keep America safe  WASHINGTON – Thursday evening, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Idaho Governor Brad Little announced that the state of Idaho has signed a new agreement to support President Trump’s deportation agenda. Idaho State Police will be working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to send hundreds of criminal illegal aliens in Idaho jails to ICE detention facilities for deportation. This agreement was made under the 287g authority of the Immigration and Nationality Act. “287(g) is critically important to our strategy of having the enforcement that we need to really address the criminal activities that we’ve seen out on the ground," said Secretary Noem. "It has been wonderful to see people jump in and be a part of it to make sure that we have not just the authorities that we need to go out there and to work, but also to have the local knowledge and the people in the community that really want to be a part of the solution. We are looking for more agreements like that across the country, and we will continue to build on it." Under President Trump and Secretary Noem’s leadership, DHS has expanded enforcement cooperation with state and local law enforcement to historic levels. Since President Trump took office, ICE has signed hundreds of new agreements, bringing the current total to 649. Announcing the agreement, Governor Little said: “Idaho is stepping up to help the Trump administration transport illegal immigrants with criminal histories out of our jails and to ICE facilities, where they will be deported out of our country. These criminals here illegally have committed crimes such as domestic violence, robbery, driving under the influence, and other dangerous activities that threaten Idaho families, but in counties across our state they are being released back into our communities after arrest. This is unacceptable. Idaho has taken many steps to increase our coordination with the Trump administration in the enforcement of our nation’s immigration laws, and I want to further strengthen our state’s partnership with President Trump to help address the national emergency posed by years of reckless border policies under the Biden-Harris administration.” “I’m really encouraged to see Idaho making its communities safer by signing on with our 287(g) program,” said Acting Director of ICE Todd Lyons. “You have to remember that we’re talking about criminals — and often, they won’t take an arrest sitting down — so when local jails are allowed to turn them over to ICE in a safe setting, we don’t need to send dozens of federal law enforcement officers into the public to make arrests. Partnerships like this one keep offenders out of communities and protect our families, friends and neighbors.” DHS has recently conducted several successful 287g operations with its partners, including: Operation Tidal Wave in Florida, which arrested nearly 1,200 criminal illegal aliens. An operation in Nashville, TN that arrested nearly 200 criminal illegal aliens. An operation in Salt Lake City, UT that arrested 52 criminal illegal aliens. # # # DHS Releases Statement on Violent Rioters Assaulting ICE Officers in Los Angeles, CA and Calls on Democrat Politicians to Tone Down Dangerous Rhetoric About ICE 06/07/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs DHS Releases Statement on Violent Rioters Assaulting ICE Officers in Los Angeles, CA and Calls on Democrat Politicians to Tone Down Dangerous Rhetoric About ICE  This violence against ICE must end  WASHINGTON - Last night, over 1,000 rioters surrounded a federal law enforcement building and assaulted ICE law enforcement officers, slashed tires, defaced buildings, and taxpayer funded property. It took the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) 2 hours to respond.           Our ICE enforcement officers are facing a 413% increase in assaults against them. Disturbingly, in recent days, ICE officers’ family members have been doxed and targeted as well.    These riots in Los Angeles and increased assaults on ICE officers come after Democrat politicians, including Hakeem Jeffries, Mayor Wu of Boston, Tim Walz, and Mayor Bass of Los Angeles, have villainized and demonized ICE law enforcement.       “The violent targeting of law enforcement in Los Angeles by lawless rioters is despicable and Mayor Bass and Governor Newsom must call for it to end. The men and women of ICE put their lives on the line to protect and defend the lives of American citizens,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Make no mistake, Democrat politicians like Hakeem Jeffries, Mayor Wu of Boston, Tim Walz, and Mayor Bass of Los Angeles are contributing to the surge in assaults of our ICE officers through their repeated vilification and demonization of ICE. From comparisons to the modern-day Nazi gestapo to glorifying rioters, the violent rhetoric of these sanctuary politicians is beyond the pale. This violence against ICE must end.”    These activists and sanctuary politicians are choosing to side with criminals over American victims.     Our ICE operations in LA this week have resulted in the arrest of 118 aliens, including 5 gang members, and those with prior criminal histories of:  Drug trafficking Assault Cruelty to children Domestic violence Robbery Alien smuggling ICE has arrested 2,000 aliens a day this week and these violent activists won’t deter enforcement operations.  # # # You are subscribed to updates from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Manage Subscriptions  |  Privacy Policy  |  Help Connect with DHS: Facebook  |  X (Twitter)  |  Instagram  |  LinkedIn  |  Flickr  |  YouTube U.S. Department of Homeland Security www.dhs.gov This email was sent to ricklivermore.thankyoujesus@blogger.com on behalf of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security | DHS.gov