U.S. Department of Homeland Security Weekly Digest Bulletin

CBS Deceptively Edits Secretary Noem's Answers, Cutting More than 23% of Footage from Face the Nation Interview 08/31/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs CBS Deceptively Edits Secretary Noem’s Answers, Cutting More than 23% of Footage from Face the Nation Interview “CBS shamefully edited the interview to whitewash the truth” WASHINGTON –Today, CBS’ “Face the Nation” selectively edited answers by U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on August 31. In total CBS cut nearly four minutes of her 16 minute and 40 second interview during its live broadcast.   In doing so CBS removed more than 23% of Secretary Noem’s answers exposing the truth about criminal illegal alien Kilmar Abrego Garcia, President Donald Trump’s lawful actions to protect the American people, and Secretary Noem’s commitment to fight on behalf of the American people and their tax dollars. “This morning, I joined CBS to report the facts about Kilmar Abrego Garcia,”– Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement. “Instead, CBS shamefully edited the interview to whitewash the truth about this MS-13 gang member and the threat he poses to American public safety.” COMPARE HERE: https://x.com/Sec_Noem/status/1962256536475926676 During the live broadcast, CBS edits deprived the American people from hearing the truth about MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The following 25 seconds were cut from her answer: “This individual was a known human smuggler, MS-13 gang member, an individual who was  a wife beater, and someone who was um so perverted that he solicited nude photos from minors. And even his fellow human traffickers told him to knock it off. He was so sick in what he was doing and how he was treating small children. So, uh, he needs to   never be in the United States of America and our administration is making sure we're doing all that we can to bring him to justice.” During an answer to a question about Secretary Noem’s successful arrest of 5,000 illegal aliens in Los Angeles, CBS cut the following: “...And many of these individuals were people who have, you know, conducted horrific um horrific activities against American citizens, trafficking of children and pedophiles. And so that's uh one of the things that the people of a LA can be grateful for is that they don't have those bad actors, those people on their streets anymore because of the work of President Trump and his administration.” CBS also edited out Secretary Noem’s answers explaining how she is fighting for the American people and ensuring taxpayer dollars are being spent correctly: “...You know, in Washington, D.C., I rarely run into anybody who says, ‘I'm a lobbyist for the American taxpayer.’ Well, guess what, Kristi Noem is.  Every day I get up and I think the American people are paying for this. Should they? And are these dollars doing what the law says they should be doing? I'm going to make sure that they go there and they're spent what's appropriate according to the law and that the taxpayers understand that it's a worthwhile effort.” CBS also thought it in the interest of their viewers to edit out Secretary Noem’s expectations for all employees of DHS to work on the American people’s behalf: “...And my hope is that every single person within the Department of Homeland Security, but also in this government gets up every day wanting to make America safer, wanting to do their job and to contribute to that in a very productive way.” Likewise, CBS cut an entire answer from Secretary Noem explaining how DHS is maintaining its standards as it hires 10,000 new agents to re-establish law and order by year’s end. O’KEEFE: “All right. So, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is aiming to hire another 10,000 officers by the end of this year, Nearly double the size of the current force. Basic training is being reduced from 13 weeks to 8 weeks in an attempt to accelerate the hiring and the onboarding of these officers. Uh there's signing bonuses. Some age caps have been lifted. Did the hiring standards get lowered in part to meet this daily quota of 3,000 arrests? NOEM: Oh, what we've done as far as recruitment, and again, Ed, we've got over 130,000 people that have applied to be a part of that 10,000 new hires within ICE, but we did not reduce any of the qualifications or time frames. What we did was that we made sure that we were being much more efficient in getting these officers out on the street and giving them more opportunity to get trained uh quickly and recognize the previous training that they had. if they were a previous law enforcement officer or someone that wanted to come back out of retirement, we facilitated that  where before the federal government had ignored  those individuals or put them through classes that they had already qualified for or become masters at. So, I think that streamlining is what needed to happen. And we're so grateful  that so many other retired law enforcement officers or those from different areas of the country say, "Listen, I want to be a part of what ICE is doing because these individuals are  out there making sure that they're going after dangerous criminals and bringing them to  justice and making sure that if they're here in this country and they've perpetuated these  crimes and violence that they have the opportunity to go home to their own home country and place consequences there as well." CBS also cut out a minor transition from Ed O’Keefe : O’KEEFE: Well, you anticipated some of the questions we asked of him. So, as we say in this business, stay tuned for that. But we'll uh let's let's ask you a few more while we have you. # # # On Labor Day, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Celebrates the 2.5 Million American Workers Who Joined the Workforce Since Trump Took Office 09/01/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of PublicAffairs  On Labor Day, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Celebrates the 2.5 Million American Workers Who Joined the Workforce Since Trump Took Office Thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem’s leadership, DHS is getting U.S. citizens back to work, saving their hard-earned money, and ensuring America works for Americans again  WASHINGTON—This Labor Day, Secretary Noem is celebrating the 2.5 million American workers who joined the U.S. workforce since President Trump took office. In comparison, 88% of jobs created during the same period under Biden went to foreign-born workers. New jobs created under President Trump are going to American workers. Additionally, the U.S. has seen an estimated decline of approximately 1.6 million illegal aliens across the country. “This Labor Day, America works for Americans again. 100% of all new job gains have gone to U.S. citizens, and 2.5 million Americans are back at work since January. Under Biden, 88% of all jobs went to foreign born workers. Meanwhile DHS reforms have saved taxpayers over $13.2 billion,” said Secretary Noem. “President Trump and I are putting the American worker FIRST. Happy Labor Day!” The U.S. economy continues to surge because it is safer to do business here. Under this administration, 70% of arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement involve illegal aliens who have been convicted or charged with a crime in the U.S.—this doesn’t even count foreign fugitives, gang members, or terrorists who don’t have a rap sheet in the U.S. In addition to helping put Americans back to work, Secretary Noem is saving U.S. taxpayers their hard-earned money. Secretary Noem saved U.S. taxpayers $13.2 billion.  All of these savings were achieved without cuts to key law enforcement, border security, national security, immigration enforcement and positions with a public safety responsibility. For years, unelected bureaucrats rubber-stamped hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts, fueling a culture of waste, fraud, and abuse. Under Secretary Noem, that era is over. # # # The New York Times Peddles Sob Story of Criminal Illegal Alien Murderer 09/02/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs The New York Times Peddles Sob Story of Criminal Illegal Alien Murderer Thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem, this murderer is out of our country and no longer poses a threat to Americans WASHINGTON — The New York Times ran a sob story of Orville Etoria, an illegal alien from Jamaica and a convicted MURDERER. In addition to murder, this serial criminal’s rap sheet includes criminal possession of a weapon, armed robbery, and forcible theft with a deadly weapon. Following his criminal convictions, Etoria's green card was revoked. Etoria was issued a final order of removal by an immigration judge in 2009. Sixteen years later, this dangerous individual is finally off our streets and out of the country thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem. On July 17, he was deported. “If you come to our country illegally and break our laws, you could end up in CECOT, Eswatini, South Sudan, or another third country. President Trump and Secretary Noem are using every tool available to get criminal illegal aliens out of American communities and out of our country. Our message is clear: Criminals are not welcome in the United States,” said a DHS Spokesperson. “Why does the New York Times continue to peddle sob stories of criminal illegal aliens? When will they finally shed light on their victims? Every single day President Trump and Secretary Noem fight for justice for American victims of illegal alien crime and nearly every single day the media ignores these victims and their families.”  This is not the first time the New York Times peddled the sob story of a criminal illegal alien. Earlier this year, they published another sob story on a convicted kidnapper. ICE deported Nascimento Blair, a criminal illegal alien convicted kidnapper, on Feb 27, 2025 to Jamaica. On October 12, 2005, he was arrested for kidnapping and sentenced to 15 years in prison.  In 2008, an immigration judge issued him a final order of removal. Because of the previous administration’s open border policies, this criminal illegal alien was released onto the streets of New York.   Thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem, this kidnapper is out of our country. President Trump and Secretary Noem have been clear, DHS is prioritizing arresting and deporting the worst of the worst. # # # DHS Announces New Reimbursement Opportunities for State and Local Law Enforcement Partnering with ICE to Arrest the Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens 09/02/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs DHS Announces New Reimbursement Opportunities for State and Local Law Enforcement Partnering with ICE to Arrest the Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Funding from President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill supported the expansion of 287(g) partnerships with state and local law enforcement WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced new reimbursement opportunities for state and law enforcement who are helping U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrest and remove the worst of the worst including murderers, gang members, rapists, terrorists, and pedophiles from American communities.   Under Secretary Noem’s leadership, ICE supercharged efforts with state and local law enforcement to assist federal immigration officers in our efforts to make America safe again. 287(g) partnerships have increased 609%—from 135 agreements to 958.  The 287(g) Program Task Force Model provides participating state and local law enforcement with the tools, training, and resources to enforce immigration laws while performing routine police duties. Currently, state and local police are participating from 40 states, with 8,501 Trained Task Force Officers and over 2,000 additional officers in-training.  Starting October 1, 2025, participating law enforcement will have these reimbursement opportunities:  ICE will fully reimburse participating agencies for the annual salary and benefits of each eligible trained 287(g) officer, including overtime coverage up to 25% of the officer’s annual salary. Law enforcement agencies will be eligible for quarterly monetary performance awards based on the successful location of illegal aliens provided by ICE and overall assistance to further ICE’s mission to Defend the Homeland: 90% - 100% - $1,000 per eligible task force officer  80% - 89% - $750 per eligible task force officer  70% - 79% - $500 per eligible task force officer  "ICE is not only supercharging our hiring, we are also multiplying partnerships with state and local law enforcement to remove the worst of the worst including murderers, gang members, rapists, terrorists, and pedophiles from our country. Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill, ICE launched a new reimbursement program for state and local law enforcement who partner with DHS to make America safe again,” said ICE Deputy Director Madison Sheahan. “We encourage all state and local law enforcement agencies to sign a 287(g) agreement now. By joining forces with ICE, you’re not just gaining access to these unprecedented reimbursement opportunities—you’re becoming part of a national effort to ensure the safety of every American family.”   DHS encourages all state and local law enforcement agencies to sign a 287(g) agreement to help defend the homeland and to gain access to these reimbursement opportunities. Learn more at https://www.ice.gov/287g.  # # # Secretary Noem Fires FEMA Employees Who Used Government Devices to Consume Racially Charged Porn During Work Hours 09/02/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs Secretary Noem Fires FEMA Employees Who Used Government Devices to Consume Racially Charged Porn During Work Hours The disgusting employees worked at Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center. WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem today terminated multiple Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees for consuming pornographic content during work hours while on government issued devices. During the investigation into FEMA employees’ conduct, DHS discovered that almost half of FEMA’s employees regularly log into social media platforms while performing their taxpayer funded duties. “Today, I am announcing that multiple disgraced FEMA employees were fired for using their government devices to consume sexually explicit content while on the job.  These individuals had access to critical information and intelligence and were entrusted to safeguard Americans from emergencies—and instead they were consuming pornography. In at least one case the pornography consumed was racially charged and involved bestiality,” said Secretary Noem. “Under President Trump’s leadership, we are cleaning house at FEMA to make this dysfunctional agency work for the American people the way that it was intended. For decades some of these bureaucrats engaged in every act imaginable instead of safeguarding the American people from natural disasters. That ends now.” On July 12, 2025, The DHS’s Insider Threat Operations Center (ITOC) identified that one employee typed explicit and sexually charged phrases into a chatbot website from his government devices for the purpose of having the comments read back to him in an accent.   On August 1, 2025, another individual, a government contracted employee also stationed at the command center was identified by the ITOC as accessing Reddit.com 578 times over a 30-day period. It was revealed that he was engaged in extensive interactions with individuals online, viewing explicit sexual content while on his work devices. He accessed content that included graphic photographs and videos. On several occasions, he used his government computer to chat online with members presenting explicit content.  DHS actively investigates the misuse of devices throughout the agency to ensure that employees are not abusing federal devices or sharing classified or sensitive information. # # # While Americans Were Enjoying Their Labor Day Weekend, ICE Arrested More Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens 09/02/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs While Americans Were Enjoying Their Labor Day Weekend, ICE Arrested More Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens WASHINGTON — While Americans were enjoying their Labor Day weekend with BBQs, pool days, and beach trips, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) law enforcement officers were hard at work arresting more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens including murderers, pedophiles, rapists, and drug traffickers. "While Americans enjoyed the holiday weekend, ICE law enforcement was hard at work arresting barbaric criminal illegal aliens. Some of the worst of the worst arrested include murderers, rapists, pedophiles, and drug traffickers,” said a DHS Spokesperson. “Our brave ICE law enforcement officers never stop working to make America safe again.” Weekend arrests include: ICE Houston arrested Ricardo Duque-Rivas, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico. Duque’s criminal history includes a conviction for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in Williamson County, TX.  ICE Chicago arrested Byron Ortega-Gonzalez, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador. Ortega’s criminal history includes a conviction for aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a victim less than 18 in Chicago, IL.  ICE Salt Lake City arrested Luis Zamora-Rodriguez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico. Zamora’s criminal history includes a conviction for attempted criminal homicide in Portland, OR. ICE Boston arrested Kevin Perez-Lorenzo, a criminal illegal alien from the Dominican Republic. Perez’s criminal history includes convictions for trafficking heroin and trespassing in Salem, MA.     ICE Baltimore arrested Theophilis Anwana, a criminal illegal alien from Nigeria. Anwana’s criminal history includes a conviction for second degree rape in Bel Air, MD.  ICE Denver arrested Aymen Abdu Abdu’s, a criminal illegal alien from Sudan. Abdu’s criminal history includes convictions for aggravated assault and indecent exposure in Arapahoe, CO. Abdu is a registered sex offender.  ICE St. Paul arrested Blanca Garcia-Vazquez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico. Garcia’s criminal history includes convictions for operating while intoxicated, public intoxication and two counts of child endangerment in Polk County, IA.  ICE Washington arrested Luis Miguel Rodriguez-Gomez, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras. Rodriguez’s criminal history includes convictions for felony hit & run, DWI, probation violation in Fredericksburg, VA, and driving without a license, DWI, and possession of schedule I or II drugs in Stafford County, VA.  ICE New York City arrested Juan Alfonso-Rodriguez, a criminal illegal alien from Uruguay. Alfonso’s criminal history includes three convictions for DWI in Suffolk County, NY.  ICE Salt Lake City arrested Angel Osorio-Acosta, a criminal illegal alien from Venezuela. Osorio’s criminal history includes a conviction for aggravated assault in Salt Lake City, UT.  ICE Atlanta arrested Jimmy Hoang, a criminal illegal alien from Vietnam. Hoang’s criminal history includes convictions for weapon offense, assault, attempted murder and driving under the influence in Sioux City, IA.   ICE Salt Lake City arrested Desideo Cuevas-Vallejo, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico. Cuevas’s criminal history includes convictions for possession of a controlled substance, and multiple DUIs in Blaine County, ID. ICE San Antonio arrested Daniel Ortega-Pineda, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala. Ortega’s criminal history includes a conviction for smuggling of persons in Eagle Pass, TX.  ICE Chicago arrested Francisco Sanchez-Gamora, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico. Sanchez’s criminal history includes convictions for homicide, corporal injury to spouse, and felony illegal reentry into the United States, in Los Angeles, CA.  ICE Dallas arrested Romero Guillen, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras. Guillen’s criminal history includes a conviction for hit and run death in New Hanover  Superior Court, NC.  # # # ICE Arrests More of the Worst of the Worst Including Criminal Illegal Aliens Convicted of Murder, Sexual Assault, and Robbery 09/03/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs ICE Arrests More Worst of the Worst Including Criminal Illegal Aliens Convicted of Murder, Sexual Assault, and Robbery As ICE arrests the worst of the worst, our law enforcement officers are facing a 1000% increase in assaults against them WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst yesterday including those convicted of murderer, sexual assault, and robbery. “These depraved criminal illegal aliens are off our streets because of our brave ICE law enforcement officers. Every single day they risk their lives to arrest the worst of the worst including murders, sexual predators, gang members, and terrorists,” said a DHS Spokesperson. “ICE is sending a clear message: if you come to America and break our laws, we will find you, arrest you, and you will never return. Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, the safety of American families comes first.” Some of yesterday’s worst of the worst arrests include: Jose Vail-Vasquez, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, convicted of first degree unlawful sexual contact in Georgetown, Delaware. Anderson Geovanny Arriola-Trejo, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, convicted of robbery in Tarrant County, Texas. Lao Sihathep, a criminal illegal alien from Laos, convicted of murder in Rochester, New York. Wuenceslao Cisneros-Chavez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of felon in possession of a firearm and violating a court order to prevent domestic violence in Red Bluff, California. Sonia Natera-Mancillas, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of alien smuggling in the Western District of Texas. ICE’s mission remains clear: illegal aliens who break our laws or endanger Americans will be identified, arrested, and removed. # # # DHS Terminates 2021 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status 09/03/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs DHS Terminates 2021 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem today announced the termination of the 2021 designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela, which will expire on Sept. 10, 2025. The termination will be effective 60 days after the publication of the Federal Register notice. At least 60 days before a TPS designation expires, the secretary of homeland security, after consultation with appropriate U.S. government agencies, must review the conditions in a country designated for TPS to determine whether the conditions supporting the designation continue to be met and, if so, how long to extend the designation. "Given Venezuela's substantial role in driving irregular migration and the clear magnet effect created by Temporary Protected Status, maintaining or expanding TPS for Venezuelan nationals directly undermines the Trump Administration's efforts to secure our southern border and manage migration effectively," said a DHS Spokesperson. "Weighing public safety, national security, migration factors, immigration policy, economic considerations, and foreign policy, it's clear that allowing Venezuelan nationals to remain temporarily in the United States is not in America's best interest." After conferring with interagency partners, Secretary Noem determined conditions in Venezuela no longer meet the TPS statutory requirements. The secretary's decision was based on a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services review of the conditions in Venezuela and in consultation with the Department of State. The secretary has determined the termination of the 2021 Venezuela Temporary Protected Status designation is required because it is contrary to the national interest. Venezuelan nationals leaving the United States are encouraged to use the U.S. Customs and Border Protection CBP Home app to report their departure from the United States and take advantage of a safe, secure way to self-deport that includes a complimentary plane ticket, a $1,000 exit bonus, and potential future opportunities for legal immigration. # # # ICE Arrests 10 Illegal Alien Convicted Sex Offenders and Pedophiles in Sanctuary California 09/03/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs ICE Arrests 10 Criminal Illegal Alien Convicted Sex Offenders and Pedophiles in Sanctuary California Governor Newsom’s sanctuary policies protect sexual predators over American citizens WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 10 criminal illegal alien convicted sex offenders during an enforcement operation in sanctuary California’s Central Valley. “Thanks to the brave men and women of ICE, these sickos are off our streets. It is no surprise these criminals flock to the sanctuary state of California where politicians, like Gavin Newsom protect and allow them to roam free on our streets putting American lives at risk,” said a DHS Spokesperson. “Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, nowhere is a safe haven for criminal illegal aliens. If you come to our country illegally and break our laws, we will hunt you down, arrest you, deport you, and you will never return.” More information on the 10 illegal alien sexual predators arrested is below: ICE arrested Jose Ventura Gomez-Rivera, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, with a conviction of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14. ICE arrested Antonia Miguel-Francisco, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, with a conviction of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14. ICE arrested Sithideth Aphayvong, a criminal illegal alien from Laos, with a conviction of molesting a victim under 18.  Aphayvong has an extensive criminal record, including multiple drug offenses, and a conviction for failing to update sex offender registration. ICE arrested Gurmeet Singh, a criminal illegal alien from India, charged for sending obscene matter. ICE arrested Casar Ozuna-Martinez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, with a conviction of lewd and lascivious acts with a child. ICE arrested Arturo Lopez-Ramirez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, with a conviction of sodomy by use of force. ICE arrested Miguel Jimenez-Jimenez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, with a conviction of arranging a meeting with a minor to commit sexual offense. ICE arrested Fabian Perez-Ornelas, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, with a conviction of contacting a minor under 18 for sexual purposes.  ICE arrested Wilmar Aramis Vasquez Lopez, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, with a conviction for lewd act upon a child under 14.  ICE arrested Jose Mancilla-Nunez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, with a conviction for sexual battery.  # # # Louisiana Lockup: A New Partnership with DHS and the State of Louisiana to Expand Detention Space 09/03/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs Louisiana Lockup: A New Partnership with DHS and the State of Louisiana to Expand Detention Space Louisiana Lockup, Cornhusker Clink, and Speedway Slammer give ICE the ability to lock up some of the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens including murderers, rapists, pedophiles, drug traffickers, and gang members WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new partnership with the state of Louisiana to expand ICE detention space by up to 416 beds. These beds will be available at the Louisiana State Penitentiary also known as, Angola Prison. This facility dubbed “Louisiana Lockup” will house some of the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens arrested by ICE. This agreement was made possible by the One Big Beautiful Bill which provided funding to secure 80,000 new beds for ICE to utilize when detaining and deporting the worst of the worst. “COMING SOON: Louisiana Lockup. Today, we’re announcing a new partnership with the state of Louisiana to expand detention space,” said Secretary Noem. “Thank you to Governor Landry for his partnership to help remove the worst of the worst out of our country. If you are in America illegally, you could find yourself in CECOT, Cornhusker Clink, Speedway Slammer, or Louisiana Lockup. Avoid arrest and self deport now using the CBP Home App.” “Criminal illegal aliens beware: Louisiana Lockup is where your time in America ends,” said Gov. Landry. “Louisiana Lockup will give ICE the space it needs to lock up some of the worst criminal illegal aliens—murderers, rapists, pedophiles, drug traffickers, and gang members—so they can no longer threaten our families and communities. This facility fulfills President Trump’s Make America Safe Again promise. I want to thank President Trump, Secretary Kristi Noem, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and ICE Deputy Director Madison Sheahan for their leadership and partnership. Together, we’re making Louisiana and America safer.” Below are some of the dangerous criminal illegal aliens arrested by ICE New Orleans. These are the types of violent criminal illegal aliens who could end up being detained at Louisiana Lockup: ICE New Orleans removed Omar Martinez-Garcia, a 39-year-old criminal illegal alien from Mexico. His criminal history includes a conviction for homicide-murder 2nd degree. ICE New Orleans removed Colon Pibaque, a 51-year-old criminal illegal alien from Ecuador. His criminal history includes a conviction for cocaine-smuggling.  ICE New Orleans removed Rafael Ojeda-Acosta, a 70-year-old criminal illegal alien from Cuba. His criminal history includes a conviction for rape with a weapon and forcible sodomy. ICE New Orleans removed Jelber Gomez-Lopez, a 32-year-old criminal illegal alien from Guatemala. His criminal history includes a conviction for DWI and possession of controlled substance. Gomez is wanted by in Guatemala for murder, conspiracy and criminal association. ICE New Orleans arrested Aris Manuel Santana, a 45-year-old criminal illegal alien from the Dominican Republic. His criminal history includes a conviction for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine. ICE New Orleans arrested Julio Lara-Avila, a 30-year-old criminal illegal alien from Mexico. His criminal history includes a conviction for battery-family violence, cruelty to children 3rd degree. ICE New Orleans arrested Humberto Vargas-Lopez, a 55-year-old criminal illegal alien from Cuba. His criminal history which includes convictions for aggravated rape, aggravated burglary, possession of controlled substance- cocaine, possession of marijuana, obstruction of public officer, and battery with a deadly weapon with serious bodily harm. ICE New Orleans arrested Clairvorn Seanclair Kelly, a 28-year-old criminal illegal alien from St. Kitts-Nevis. His convictions include possession for firearm with altered serial number, unlawful transfer of firearms out-of-state, illegally dealing in firearms, and conspiracy. ICE New Orleans arrested Juan Carlos Abreu-Sanchez, a 48-year-old criminal illegal alien from the Dominican Republic. His criminal history includes Operating a Vessel Used to Smuggle 1,600 Kilograms of Cocaine into Puerto Rico.  ICE New Orleans arrested Olvin Rodriguez-Inestroza, a 22-year-old criminal illegal alien from Honduras. He had outstanding warrants for 394 counts of pornography involving juveniles and 2 counts of sexual abuse of an animal. ICE New Orleans arrested Edgardo Amador-Rodriguez, a 28-year-old criminal illegal alien from Honduras. This MS-13 gang member’s criminal history includes convictions for domestic violence, possession of a firearm, negligent carrying of a concealed firearm, and misrepresentation during booking. ICE New Orleans arrested Anwar Jehad Abdelmajid, a 37-year-old criminal illegal alien from Venezuela. His criminal history includes convictions for conspiracy to commit fraud, conspiracy to commit drug trafficking, and aggravated assault. # # # DHS Sets the Record Straight about Pakistani Criminal Illegal Alien with Extensive History of Fraud Across the Globe 09/04/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs  DHS Sets the Record Straight about Pakistani Criminal Illegal Alien with Extensive History of Fraud Across the Globe Muhammad Chaudhry is a Pakistani criminal illegal alien who lied about his criminal history, true identity, and military service WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) set the record straight on the Seattle Times’ defense of Pakistani criminal illegal alien and fraudster Muhammad Chaudhry.  While Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and the media attempt to paint a sob story of this career criminal, DHS is providing the facts about this criminal illegal alien’s extensive rap sheet and arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement:   Chaudhry first entered the U.S. in 1998 on B-2 visitor visa—after he lied to the U.S. government about his criminal history in Australia. His criminal history in Australia includes five counts of financial deception, possession of stolen goods, and falsifying passports. Additionally, he lied about his criminal history in Australia in order to obtain a green card in the U.S. and subsequently been denied citizenship twice —dating back to 2008, and then he applied for citizenship eight more times while continuing to lie and provide false information to immigration authorities.    This fraudster not only concealed his criminal history from the U.S. government, but he also falsely claimed that he was deployed to Iraq. Department of Defense records indicate he was never deployed. Furthermore, this criminal illegal alien collected $449,459.82 in taxpayer dollars from the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veteran’s Benefits Administration (VBA), according to an Inspector General’s report dated September 13, 2021. Chaudhry currently owes the United States government a negotiated payment of $81,080 for a mortgage reduction grant from the VBA according to an investigation. He has made no payments to date on the amount owed. After immigration officials determined he misrepresented his criminal history on immigration forms, he was issued a Notice to Appear by U.S. Citizenship AND Immigration Services (USCIS) in 2008. He appealed his final order of removal multiple times over the course of 17 years.   “Sanctuary politician Bruce Harrell and the media are peddling a FALSE sob story on this serial fraudster. Following lies about his military service, he owes the U.S. taxpayers more than $81,000. President Trump and Secretary Noem’s message is clear: criminal illegal aliens are not welcome in the United States,” a DHS Spokesperson said. “Why do sanctuary politicians and the media continue to peddle sob stories of criminal illegals and smear our brave ICE law enforcement officers? Make no mistake, these types of lies are contributing to our ICE law enforcement officers facing a 1000% increase in assaults against them.” This fraudster’s history of deception has been noted countless times by Courts: In 2010’s Chaudhry v. Napolitano, the Court made the following observations on the review of Chaudhry’s first Application for Naturalization, N-400  denial: “This Court finds that a disturbing pattern of deceit for immigration-related purposes permeates this case. The Court rejects Chaudhry's attempts to create a genuine issue by claiming memory lapses and making conclusory protestations of innocence.”   In 2012’s Chaudhry v. Astrue  the Court upheld the adverse credibility determinations for the denial of Social Security benefits by the District Court, citing in part: “Chaudhry's non-prescribed use of a wheelchair and unwarranted use of a cane also factored into the ALJ's determination that Chaudhry's subjective expression of his limitations lacked credibility.”    A Feb. 27, 2020, decision by the Board of Immigration Appeals stated, “The respondent’s course of deceptive conduct demonstrates a propensity for dishonesty that makes him undesirable as a potential lawful resident of this country. To permit him to remain permanently in the United States despite his habitual abuse of our legal institutions would not be in the best interests of the United States overall.” On August 21, 2025, ICE arrested Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry in close coordination with USCIS. Chaudhry appeared at a USCIS appointment in Tukwila, Washington and was apprehended after law enforcement determined he was in violation of federal immigration law and had a final order of removal by an immigration judge. He has since been placed into removal proceedings.  President Trump and Secretary Noem have been clear: there is no place in the U.S. for illegal alien criminals. ICE will continue to enforce the law across the country. # # # New Era Dawns for USCIS as Special Agents Now Meet the Authority to Support Immigration Enforcement 09/04/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs  New Era Dawns for USCIS as Special Agents Now Meet the Authority to Support Immigration Enforcement This new rule is another step in President Trumps promise to make America safe again WASHINGTON—Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announce the expansion of USCIS law enforcement authorities and newly minted USCIS 1811 classified officers (commonly known as special agents) are now empowered to investigate, arrest, and present for prosecution those who violate America’s immigration laws under a final rule published today. The final rule allows USCIS to implement Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s delegation of certain law enforcement authorities to the agency and thoroughly fulfill its national security, fraud detection, and public safety missions related to immigration adjudications. This includes making arrests, carrying firearms, executing search and arrest warrants, and other powers standard for federal law enforcement. “USCIS has always played a vital role in defending the homeland. These new investigative authorities are a direct investment in our national security as part of President Donald J. Trump’s promise to the American people to make America safe again,” said a DHS Spokesperson. “When USCIS agents and officers are empowered to enforce the law, and keep our country safe, this results in increased accountability, collaboration, and stronger protection for our nation.” Through this delegation, the USCIS director has the authority to order expedited removal and investigate civil and criminal violations of the immigration laws within the jurisdiction of USCIS. USCIS will have greater capacity to support DHS efforts by handling investigations from start to finish, instead of referring certain cases to ICE. USCIS will be able to more efficiently clear its backlogs of aliens who seek to exploit our immigration system through fraud, by prosecuting them, and removing them from the country. USCIS plans to recruit and train special agents who will exercise the additional law enforcement authorities. For more details, see the final rule in the Federal Register. The rule is effective 30 days from publication. # # # ICE Continues to Protect Communities from Violent Criminal Illegal Aliens Convicted of Rape, Assault, and Child Endangerment 09/04/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs  ICE Continues to Protect Communities from Violent Criminal Illegal Aliens Convicted of Rape, Assault, and Child Endangerment  70% of ICE arrests have been charged or convicted of a crime in the U.S.    WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) law enforcement officers continue to arrest the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from our streets. Yesterday’s arrests included criminal illegal aliens convicted of rape, assaulting a police officer, domestic abuse, robbery, and endangering the welfare of a child.     “Thanks to the courage of our ICE law enforcement, these criminal illegal aliens are no longer free to terrorize our communities and prey on innocent Americans,” said a DHS spokesperson. “Secretary Noem unleashed ICE to target the worst of the worst. 70% of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens who have been charged or convicted of a crime in the U.S. This doesn’t even count illegal aliens with rap sheets in foreign countries, gang members, and suspected terrorists.”    Yesterday’s arrests include:    Gildardo Bucios-Lorenzo, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of rape and criminal deviate conduct. Mary Rodriguez-Fuentes, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, convicted of endangering the welfare of a child. Jorge Morales-Aguilar, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of assault causing bodily injury to a family member. Juan Carlos Martinez-Mendoza, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of assaulting a peace officer. Luis Johnatan Yupangui-Alomoto, a criminal illegal alien from Ecuador, convicted of attempted robbery. ICE officers will continue to arrest and remove the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens who have no place in American communities.   # # # WORST OF THE WORST ARRESTED: Criminal Illegal Aliens Convicted of Murdering an 8-Year-Old, Distributing Child Pornography, and Bank Robbery 09/05/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs WORST OF THE WORST ARRESTED: Criminal Illegal Aliens Convicted of Murdering an 8-Year-Old, Distributing Child Pornography, and Bank Robbery WASHINGTON — On Thursday, September 4, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested convicted criminal illegal aliens in operations across the country. Some of the worst of the worst arrests include violent offenders convicted of murdering an 8-year-old, sexual exploitation of children, bank robbery, assault, and drug trafficking.  “Yesterday, ICE arrested more WORST OF THE WORST criminal illegal aliens including an illegal alien convicted of murdering an 8-year-old. Other criminal illegal aliens arrested were convicted of distributing child pornography, bank robbery, assault, and drug trafficking,” said a DHS Spokesperson. “Thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem, these dirtbags are off American streets.”   Yesterday’s arrests include:    Angel Eduardo Zamora-Yanez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of assault and taking a weapon from a peace officer. Vicente Lopez-Padilla, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of homicide/willful kill and murder of a victim 8 years of age.   Ahmed Ali Asiri, a criminal illegal alien from Saudi Arabia, convicted of bank robbery.   Luis Cabrera-Cantarero, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, convicted of promotion, distribution and possession of child pornography.   Sebastian Navarrete-Oyorzabal, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of possession with intent to sell/deliver heroin. ICE remains committed to enforcing our immigration laws and ensuring criminal illegal aliens face justice and removal from the United States. ### DHS Releases Names of Murders, Pedophiles, Rapists, and Child Predators in Louisiana Lockup 09/05/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs DHS Releases Names of Murders, Pedophiles, Rapists, and Child Predators in Louisiana Lockup This new facility in Louisiana will house the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens arrested by ICE WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the names and criminal history of 51 of the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens detained at Louisiana Lockup, also known as the Louisiana State Penitentiary or Angola Prison. This partnership with the state of Louisiana allows ICE to expand detention space by up to 416 beds. Below is more information about the heinous criminal illegal aliens currently being held at Louisiana Lockup: 26 criminal illegal aliens convicted of murder 8 criminal illegal aliens convicted of rape 8 criminal illegal aliens convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor 9 criminal illegal aliens convicted of sexual assault of a minor “Murderers, pedophiles, rapists, and child predators. These are the barbaric criminal illegal aliens arrested by ICE and being held at Louisiana Lockup,” said a DHS Spokesperson. “If you are in America illegally, you could find yourself in CECOT, Cornhusker Clink, Speedway Slammer, or Louisiana Lockup. Criminal illegal aliens are not welcome in the U.S.” Names and rap sheets of the 51 barbaric criminals at Louisiana Lockup are below: Jassin Al-Raash, a criminal illegal alien from Iraq, convicted of rape – strongarm.   Yunpeng An, a criminal illegal alien from China, convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor.   Hakim Malak Anyieth, a criminal illegal alien from Sudan, convicted of rape – strongarm.   Erick Carlos Artiles Ramos, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of murder – homicide.   Yamil Ballate-Martinez, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor.   Felix Bartutis Perez, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of murder – homicide.   Roberto Betancourt, a criminal illegal alien from Venezuela, convicted of murder – homicide.   Ricardo Blanco Chomat, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of murder – homicide.   Jorge Cajides-Vegas, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of sexual assault – sodomy – girl – strongarm.   Hong Minh Dang, a criminal illegal alien from Vietnam, convicted of rape – strongarm.   Mahyer Ebrahimizada, a criminal illegal alien from Iran, convicted of murder – homicide.   Ramon Fernandez-Correa, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of murder – homicide.   Elpidio Fuentes Morales, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of murder – homicide.   Luis Gaston-Sanchez, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of murder – homicide.   Daniel Gonzalez Oropeza, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of murder – homicide.   Jose Gonzalez Suarez, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of murder – homicide.   Anton Khoptynskii, a criminal illegal alien from Russia, convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor.   Con Kim, a criminal illegal alien from Vietnam, convicted of murder – homicide.   Luan Khac Le, a criminal illegal alien from Vietnam, convicted of murder – homicide.   Jia Le, a criminal illegal alien from China, convicted of murder – homicide.   Eddy Lopez Jemot, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of murder – homicide.   Reynaldo Luna-Sivila, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of murder – homicide.   Felix Fernando Martinez Rico, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of rape with weapon.   Ahmed Mohamed Hasim, a criminal illegal alien from Somalia, convicted of sex offense aggravated – child fondling.   Ibrahim Mohammed, a criminal illegal alien from Ethiopia, convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor.   Ariochy Moran, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of sex offense aggravated – child fondling.   Robertson Nelson, a criminal illegal alien from Haiti, convicted of murder – homicide.   Kwan Ng, a criminal illegal alien from Hong Kong, convicted of sex offense aggravated – child fondling.   Sang Nguyen, a criminal illegal alien from Vietnam, convicted of rape.   Minh Nguyen, a criminal illegal alien from Vietnam, convicted of sex offense aggravated – child fondling.   Aramis Felipe Perdomo Anasco, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of murder – homicide.   Raimundo Poey Marrero, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of murder – homicide.   Carlos Ramirez Martinez, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, convicted of murder – homicide.   Maykel Rodriguez Valladares, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of sex offense aggravated – child fondling.   Francisco Rodriguez-Romero, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of murder – homicide.   Lome Sein, a criminal illegal alien from Burma, convicted of sex offense aggravated – child fondling.   Oscar Antonio Serrano Serrano, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, convicted of murder – homicide.   Abdhul Shaik, a criminal illegal alien from India, convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor.   Karthickeyan Soundararajan, a criminal illegal alien from India, convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor.   Abraham Taddesse, a criminal illegal alien from Ethiopia, convicted of rape – strongarm.   Carlos Tealdi, a criminal illegal alien from Argentina, convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor.   Bounmy Thammavongsa, a criminal illegal alien from Laos, convicted of rape – disabled victim.   Chanh Cong Truong, a criminal illegal alien from Vietnam, convicted of sex offense aggravated – child fondling.   Osvaldo Valdes Basnuevo, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of murder – homicide.   Boonmee Vang, a criminal illegal alien from Laos, convicted of sexual assault – sodomy – girl – strongarm.   Kayvan Varahram, a criminal illegal alien from Iran, convicted of murder – homicide.   Humberto Vargas-Lopez, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of rape – strongarm.   Dimas E Vazquez, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of murder – homicide.   Juan Carlos Viera-Guedes, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of murder – homicide.   Rolando Villalta Santos, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, convicted of murder – homicide.   Yahor Zalatarou, a criminal illegal alien from Belarus, convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor. ### ICE Nabs More Worst of Worst Including Child Predators, Murderers, and Rapists on Friday     09/06/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs ICE Nabs More Worst of Worst Including Child Predators, Murderers, and Rapists on Friday       Under Secretary Noem, ICE is removing dangerous criminal illegal aliens from across the country    WASHINGTON – On Friday September 5, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) law enforcement officers across the country were working to deliver on President Trump’s mandate to make America safe again. ICE agents continue to target criminal illegal aliens wreaking havoc in some of the biggest cities across the nation.    “While Americans were enjoying their Friday night, ICE was hard at work arresting criminal illegal aliens across the country including in Houston, New York City, Salt Lake City, San Diego, and Atlanta,” said a DHS Spokesperson. “Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, nowhere is a safe haven for criminal illegal aliens. If you come to our country illegally and break our laws, we will find you, arrest you, deport you, and you will never return.”      Below is a just a handful the criminals ICE took off American streets on Friday:         ICE Atlanta arrested Hossein Sharifi, a 67-year-old citizen of Iran, with convictions for statutory rape, aggravated child molestation, trafficking a person for labor servitude and marijuana possession in Atlanta, GA.         ICE San Diego arrested Minh Phan, a 55-year-old citizen of Vietnam, with a conviction for murder first degree in San Diego, CA      ICE Salt Lake City arrested Adam Ahmed, a 41-year-old citizen of Sudan, with a conviction for attempted forcible sex abuse in Salt Lake City, UT.        ICE Buffalo arrested Eliseo Perez-Esquivel, a 33-year-old citizen of Guatemala, with a conviction for rape in New City, NY.      ICE Houston arrested Agustin Martinez Jr., a 39-year-old citizen of Mexico with a conviction for aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon in Dallas County, TX.    # # # You are subscribed to updates from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Manage Subscriptions  |  Privacy Policy  |  Help Connect with DHS: Facebook  |  X  |  Truth Social  |  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