| Secretary Noem Highlights Worst of the Worst Arrested in Florida Including Murderers, Child Rapists, and Abusers | | 10/20/2025 | | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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| | Secretary Noem Highlights Worst of the Worst Arrested in Florida Including Murderers, Child Rapists, and Abusers | | 70% of ICE arrests are of criminal illegal aliens with criminal convictions or charges in the U.S. WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary Noem is in Sarasota, FL highlighting some of the worst of the worst arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the Sarasota, Florida area, with convictions including incest with a minor, homicide, sexual assault of a child, possession of cocaine, domestic violence, and other heinous crimes. “President Trump unleashed ICE to target the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens. Some of the criminals arrested include illegal aliens convicted of incest with a minor, homicide, sexual assault of a minor, and domestic violence,” said Secretary Noem. “70 percent of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens convicted or charged with a crime in the U.S. This statistic doesn’t even include foreign fugitives, illegal aliens convicted of crimes in other countries, gang members, and suspected terrorists.” Some of the worst of the worst arrested in the Central and South Florida area include:  Erick Carlos Artiles Ramos, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of homicide, kidnapping, robbery armed carjacking, and driving under the influence.  Oscar Alfredo Retana Marroquin, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, previously convicted of sexual assault of a child and driving under the influence.  Arturo Sanchez Morales, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, with convictions for lewd or lascivious acts with a minor, incest with a minor, and driving under the influence.  Juan Cruz-Estrada, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico convicted of felony weapon offense and assault.  Fredy De Leon-Ventura, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala convicted of fraud and domestic violence. He has also been and arrested for battery.  Lelis Reinaldo Bejarano-Zeron, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, with a previous conviction for domestic violence.  Antoni Del Cristo Bolivar Gil, a criminal illegal alien from Venezuela convicted of two counts of battery.  Jairo Bersabi Agustin-Villatoro, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, convicted of cocaine possession.  Jose Villareal Garcia, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with convictions for larceny. | | # # # | | | | | ICE Lodges Detainer for Serial Drunk Driver Who Killed 61-Year-old North Carolina Man in Fatal Hit-and-Run | | 10/20/2025 | | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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| | ICE Lodges Detainer for Serial Drunk Driver Who Killed 61-Year-old North Carolina Man in Fatal Hit-and-Run | | ICE previously deported this criminal illegal alien before he re-entered the U.S. illegally and committed multiple crimes WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcment (ICE) lodged an arrest detainer for Werner Orosco-Clemente aka “Wilmer Fuentes Mejia,” a criminal illegal alien who was driving under the influence and tragically killed a 61-year-old man in Durham, North Carolina in a hit-and-run wreck on September 13, 2025. The victim is Richard Ferguson Jr. a 61-year-old North Carolina man. He is survived by 11 siblings. His brother told local reporters, "There was a time twenty-some-odd years ago where I was going through some rough things, a drug addiction, and my brother helped see me through that. Never once gave up on me, one time...He didn’t deserve to get killed and leave this earth.”  Richard Ferguson Jr. ICE lodged the arrest detainer with the Durham County Detention Center where Wilmer Fuentes Mejia, a Guatemalan illegal alien, is being held following the fatal hit and run. Mejia’s criminal history includes two previous arrests for driving under the influence and assault. “Wilmer Fuentes Mejia is a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala who has a history of driving while intoxicated and was previously deported by ICE in 2020. A local DA allowed him to walk free after multiple DUIs only to then cause this fatal hit-and-run that killed an innocent 61-year-old man in North Carolina,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Richard Ferguson Jr. will get justice. ICE lodged a detainer for this criminal to ensure this menace and public safety threat isn't released back onto America’s streets.”  Mejia, a citizen of Guatemala, first entered the U.S. illegally in 2015 and was released by the Obama Administration. He was ordered removed by an immigration judge in December 2019, and ICE removed him in 2020 under President Trump. He then committed a felony by illegally re-entering the U.S. again at an unknown date and location. DHS law enforcement is protecting American communities every day from another senseless tragedy like this taking place in another town, to another family. Victims of illegal alien crime may receive support from the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office by contacting 1-855-488-6423.  | | # # # | | | | | Secretary Noem Announces 'Operation River Wall' To Bolster Southern Border Security Against Illegal Immigration | | 10/20/2025 | | | | | | Secretary Noem Announces 'Operation River Wall' To Bolster Southern Border Security Against Illegal Immigration The Trump Administration is using every tool at its disposal to keep the southern border secure WASHINGTON – On Monday, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the start of Operation River Wall to secure the Rio Grande against illegal immigration, narco-terrorists, and other criminal activity at our Southern Border. For this unprecedented mobilization, the Coast Guard will surge response boats, shallow watercraft, command and control assets, and tactical teams to Make America Safe Again — beginning with more than 100 boats and hundreds of personnel. These assets and personnel — under Coast Guard Forces Rio Grande — will control, secure, and defend the U.S border along approximately 260 miles of the Rio Grande Valley. Through centuries of defending America in riverine, coastal, and offshore environments, the Coast Guard has honed the unique capabilities and experience needed to secure this complex environment. "President Trump delivered the most secure southern border in U.S. history in record time, and now, our goal is to make sure it stays that way for the long run," Secretary Noem said in a statement. "The men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard are experts at defending America's maritime borders--they have been doing that with honor, respect and devotion to duty since 1790. Now, Coast Guard Forces Rio Grande and Operation River Wall will be a force multiplier in defending against illegal immigration." "The U.S. Coast is the best in the world at tactical boat operations and maritime interdiction at sea, along coasts, and in riverine environments," said Adm. Kevin E. Lunday, Acting Commandant of the Coast Guard. "Through Operation River Wall, the Coast Guard is controlling the U.S. southern border in the Rio Grande River in eastern Texas." Operation River Wall will build on the Trump administration's historic successes at the southern border and is just the latest innovative way Secretary Noem and President Trump are defending the border. For five straight months, the Trump administration has released zero illegal aliens into the country. DHS recently announced that in Fiscal Year 2025, U.S. Border Patrol had its lowest southwest border apprehensions since 1970 -- a testament to the strength of the DHS' robust defense of America's southern border. And on October 10, the Trump administration announced $4.5 billion worth of contracts to construct 230 miles of "Smart Wall" -- a hybrid border security system that combines steel barriers, waterborne barriers, patrol roads, lights, cameras, and advanced detection technology to bolster defense at the southern border. | | | | | | DHS Law Enforcement Arrests Gang Members, Pedophiles, Drug Traffickers as Part of President Trump's Effort to Crack Down on Violent Crime and Make Memphis Safe Again | | 10/20/2025 | | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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| | DHS Law Enforcement Arrests Gang Members, Pedophiles, Drug Traffickers as Part of President Trump’s Effort to Crack Down on Violent Crime and Make Memphis Safe Again | | WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced some of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests of some of the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens in the Memphis, Tennessee area, including gang members, pedophiles, rapists, domestic abusers, and drug traffickers. The Department of Justice has been the lead agency in making Memphis safe again. “Memphis has suffered from historic levels of violent crime including a murder rate that is four times higher than Mexico City. No American should be afraid to walk down the streets in their own neighborhoods,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “In Memphis, DHS law enforcement is working hand in glove with Attorney General Bondi to enhance public safety, fight crime, and provide much-needed support to our law enforcement partners at the local, state, and federal level. The Trump administration WILL make America safe again.” Some of the worst of the worst arrested in Memphis, Tennessee include:  Luis Alfredo Maldonado-Lopez, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras arrested for the sex offense of fondling a child.  Jose Eduardo Mena Perez, a criminal illegal alien and a Sureno 13 gang member from Mexico convicted of burglary, destroying evidence, unlawful carrying possession of weapon, and arrested for larceny, possession of narcotic equipment, assault, and aggravated assault with a weapon.  Wilmer Flores Godoy, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, convicted of illegal alien in possession of a firearm and arrested for larceny.  Luis Alberto Cordova Bandala, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico arrested for domestic violence, aggravated assault of a police officer, and resisting a law enforcement officer.  Henry Rafeal Oseguera-Gonzales, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras convicted of aggravated assault on a family member with a weapon and arrested for domestic violence.  Jardi Caal Requena, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala arrested for domestic violence and for making a physical threat.  Michael Hugo Garcia Rodriguez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with multiple convictions of burglary, driving under the influence of liquor, and arrested for sex assault.  Miguel Angel Azamar Ortega, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, and an arrest for burglary.  Simeon Sosa-Camargo, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico who has been convicted of smuggling aliens into the U.S.  Miguel Torres, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico arrested for selling synthetic narcotics, vehicle theft, traffic offense and drug possession.  Delmar Raymundo Gomez Lopez, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala arrested for aggravated assault. | | # # # | | | | | Over the Weekend, ICE Continued to Arrest the Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles, Violent Assailants, and Drug Traffickers | | 10/20/2025 | | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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| | Over the Weekend, ICE Continued to Arrest the Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles, Violent Assailants, and Drug Traffickers | | The Democrats’ government shutdown will not slow us down from making America safe again WASHINGTON – Over the weekend, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continued to arrest the worst of the worst despite the Democrats’ shutdown, including criminal illegal aliens convicted of rape of a child, meeting a child for an unlawful sex act, assault, hit and run, kidnapping, and other heinous crimes. “While Democrats in Congress continue to keep the government shutdown, our ICE law enforcement officers aren’t slowing down in arresting the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Over the weekend, our brave officers arrested criminal illegal aliens from our streets convicted of heinous crimes including multiple child sex abusers, robbers, drug traffickers, and other violent thugs. Nothing—not even a government shutdown—will slow us down from making America safe again.” The worst of the worst arrested over the weekend include:  Erick Xavier Romero, a criminal illegal alien from Dominican Republic, convicted for rape of a child in Boston, Massachusetts.  German Osvaldo Cortez-Chajon, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, convicted for traveling to meet a child for an unlawful sex act in Dale County, Alabama.  Graciano Lopez-Flores, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for indecent liberties with a child in Orange County, North Carolina.  Marco Geronimo-Ocampo, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for sexual assault in Cook County, Illinois.  Shahed Hassan, a criminal illegal alien from Bangladesh, convicted for possession of drug paraphernalia, carrying a concealed gun, simple possession of a schedule four controlled substance, driving while impaired, simple assault, domestic violence protection order violation, probation violation, and felony larceny in Wake County, North Carolina.  Diego Miguel Zamora, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, with multiple felony theft convictions throughout Texas.  Van Pham, a criminal illegal alien from Laos, with convictions for robbery, use of a firearm in commission of a robbery, five counts of abduction, and burglary in Fairfax County, Virginia.  Jose Carlos Velasquez-Real, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of possession of a controlled substance for sale and willful discharge of a firearm with gross negligence in Pomona, California.  Patricia Pimental-Cordero, a criminal illegal alien from Dominican Republic, convicted of two counts of hit and run and operating under the influence of liquor in Lawrence, Massachusetts.  Jesus Avalos-Sostenes, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon in Harris County, Texas.  Ramona Mercado-Vasquez, a criminal illegal alien from Dominica, convicted for kidnapping and robbery in Bergen County, New Jersey.  Jose Ramon Cabrera-Lopez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for drug smuggling in Ajo, Arizona.  Karlett Zagal-Salazar, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for drug trafficking in the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin.  Alejandro Bautista-Martinez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for burglary and possession of burglary tools in Chicago, Illinois.  Michelle Yeik Ramirez-Alvarez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for armed robbery with a firearm in DuPage County, Illinois. | | # # # | | | | | DHS Exposes how FEMA Officials Under the Biden Administration Systematically Refused Aid to Disaster Survivors on Purely Political Discrimination, Refers Case to the Department of Justice | | 10/21/2025 | | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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| | DHS Exposes how FEMA Officials Under the Biden Administration Systematically Refused Aid to Disaster Survivors on Purely Political Discrimination, Refers Case to the Department of Justice From 2021 to 2024, FEMA employees cited political reasons for bypassing disaster survivors | | WASHINGTON – An internal investigation by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) found that throughout the Biden Administration, FEMA employees systematically refused to visit the houses of disaster survivors that displayed signs and flags they disagreed with, including those with campaign signs supporting President Trump—textbook political discrimination against Americans in crisis. FEMA employees also collected information about the political beliefs of disaster survivors, using that information to delay critical assistance to survivors. This data collection was in direct violation of the Privacy Act of 1974. “The federal government was withholding aid against Americans in crisis based on their political beliefs—this should horrify every American, regardless of political persuasion,” said Secretary Noem. “For years, FEMA employees under the Biden Administration intentionally delayed much-needed aid to Americans suffering from natural disasters on purely political grounds. They deliberately avoided houses displaying support for President Trump and the Second Amendment, illegally collected and stored information about survivors’ political beliefs, and failed to report their malicious behavior. We will not let this stand.” Following Hurricane Milton in 2024, a whistleblower revealed that FEMA employees were directed to bypass homes displaying political signs supporting President Donald Trump. At the time, Biden’s FEMA administrator, Deanne Criswell, insisted to Congress, under oath, that this was an isolated incident. However, an internal investigation ordered by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has revealed that these abuses were widespread, systematic, and occurred during multiple disasters dating back to Hurricane Ida in 2021. To ensure this never happens again, Secretary Noem has implemented the following corrective actions: - Referred the case to the Department of Justice for further investigation and potential prosecution.
- Also referred the case to the Department of Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General.
- Canceled the door-to-door survey practice that FEMA used to discriminate against Americans.
- Instructed the DHS Privacy Office to issue clear recommendations to FEMA to address these egregious violations and prevent future ones.
- Required FEMA to adhere to stricter data collection practices, strengthen guidance and training, and clearly define legitimate safety and hostility concerns to ensure staff make fair and lawful decisions.
- Instructed FEMA to also implement rigorous oversight and auditing mechanisms to restore integrity to its disaster relief operations.
Click here to read the one-page summary of the investigation. Click here to read the full report. | | # # # | | | | | Despite Democrats' Government Shutdown, ICE Arrests the Worst of the Worst Including Pedophiles, Child Abusers, and Sexual Predators | | 10/21/2025 | | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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| | Despite Democrats’ Government Shutdown, ICE Arrests the Worst of the Worst Including Pedophiles, Child Abusers, and Sexual Predators | | Nothing will stop ICE from removing criminal illegal aliens—not terrorist attacks against them, the Democrats’ government shutdown, or even bounties on their heads to murder them WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested the worst of the worst despite the Democrats’ government shutdown, including criminal illegal aliens convicted of sexual assault of a child, child molestation, willful cruelty to a child, and aggravated criminal sexual abuse. These barbaric monsters who committed these crimes against innocent children should NEVER have been in our country in the first place,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “President Trump and Secretary Noem will not allow pedophiles and child abusers to remain in the U.S. These are LITERALLY THE WORST OF THE WORST, but thanks to our brave law enforcement, they will be deported from our country NEVER to return. Nothing will stop ICE from removing criminal illegal aliens—not terrorist attacks against them, the Democrats’ government shutdown, or even bounties on their heads to murder them.” The worst of the worst arrested include: Mariano Yanez-Conejo, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for sexual assault of a child in Travis County, Texas.  Humberto Perez-Vasquez, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, convicted for child molestation in the first degree in Union Gap, Washington.  Jose Rigoberto Lopez-Aguilar, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, convicted for willful cruelty to child and false imprisonment in Pomona, California.  Rafael Penaloza-Cabrera, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for aggravated criminal sexual abuse with bodily harm in Chicago, Illinois.  Jose Ortiz-Jacobo, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for felony sexual abuse in the first degree in Wasco County, Oregon. | | # # # | | | | | Criminal Illegal Alien Kills Indiana Man After Driving Semi-Truck into Oncoming Traffic Without Valid Commercial Driver's License | | 10/21/2025 | | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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| | Criminal Illegal Alien Kills Indiana Man After Driving Semi-Truck into Oncoming Traffic Without Valid Commercial Driver’s License | | Borko Stankovic was previously arrested but remained in the country for over a decade due to sanctuary policies WASHINGTON – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged an immigration detainer with the Indiana Porter County Jail against criminal illegal alien Borko Stankovic from Serbia and Montenegro following his arrest on Oct. 15 for reckless homicide and criminal recklessness. Stankovic was operating a semi-truck without a valid commercial license, when he swerved into oncoming traffic and hit a Subaru Crosstrek. The driver of the Subaru, Jeffrey Eberly, tragically died at the scene.  Borko Stankovic Stankovic has been in the United States illegally since February 2011, when his nonimmigrant visa status expired. Previously, Stankovic was arrested by the Nassau County Police Department in Long Island, New York, for resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration. “This senseless tragedy should NEVER have happened, and this man should still be alive today,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Stankovic has been in this country ILLEGALLY since 2011 and has a history of violating the law, yet he remained free to continue engaging in dangerous behavior that ultimately resulted in the death of Jeffrey Eberly. Illegal aliens have no business operating 18 wheelers or semi-trucks on America’s highways. President Trump and Secretary Noem are making America’s roads safe again.” Stankovic’s arrest follows a disturbing pattern of criminal illegal aliens driving commercial vehicles on American roads, directly threatening public safety. | | # # # | | | | | Making Virginia Safe Again: In October ICE Arrested Child Rapists, MS-13 Gang Members, and Murderers | | 10/22/2025 | | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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| | Making Virginia Safe Again: In October ICE Arrested Child Rapists, MS-13 Gang Members, and Murderers | | For far too long, sanctuary politicians allowed millions of illegal aliens to flood into our country extending the effects of illegal alien crime well beyond the border states WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today highlighted major enforcement accomplishments throughout Virginia as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues to deliver real results and protect American communities despite the ongoing Democrats’ government shutdown. “These arrests of child rapists, murderers, and gang members in Virginia show the effects of the border crisis and sanctuary policies have extended well beyond border states,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “For far too long, weak politicians allowed millions of criminal illegal aliens to flood into our country and victimize innocent Americans. President Trump and Secretary Noem, delivered the most secure border in American history and unleashed ICE to arrest the worst of the worst to make America safe again.” In recent weeks, ICE has made massive strides in immigration enforcement, arresting a child rapist, El Salvador’s “Most Wanted” MS-13 gang leader, and a Mexico murderer:     President Trump and Secretary Noem will not allow criminal aliens to walk freely on U.S. streets. If you have information about criminal activity in your community, call the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE or complete the online tip form. | | # # # | | | | | MAKING NEW YORK'S CANAL STREET SAFE AGAIN: ICE Arrests 9 Illegal Aliens on Canal Street Operation with Rap Sheets Including Robbery, Domestic Violence, Assaulting Law Enforcement, Counterfeiting, Drug Trafficking, and Forgery | | 10/22/2025 | | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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| | MAKING NEW YORK’S CANAL STREET SAFE AGAIN: ICE Arrests 9 Illegal Aliens on Canal Street Operation with Rap Sheets Including Robbery, Domestic Violence, Assaulting Law Enforcement, Counterfeiting, Drug Trafficking, and Forgery | | Five of these criminal illegal aliens entered and were released into the US under the Biden Administration WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a targeted, intelligence-driven enforcement operation on Canal Street in New York City, focused on criminal activity relating to selling counterfeit goods. Despite violent rioters who assaulted and obstructed law enforcement by blocking vehicles, nine criminal illegal aliens were arrested. Some of their rap sheets included robbery, burglary, domestic violence, assaulting law enforcement, counterfeiting, drug trafficking, drug possession, and forgery. Additionally, four violent rioters were arrested for assaulting law and enforcement, and another rioter was arrested for obstruction. “ICE conducted a targeted, intelligence-driven enforcement operation on Canal Street in New York City, focused on criminal activity relating to selling counterfeit goods yesterday. ICE arrested nine illegal aliens with criminal histories including robbery, burglary domestic violence, assaulting law enforcement, counterfeiting, drug trafficking, drug possession, and forgery,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “The majority of those arrested were released into the country by the Biden administration. Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, criminal illegal aliens are not welcome in the U.S.” Below are the nine criminal illegal aliens were arrested:  Mamadou Ndoye, a criminal illegal alien from Mali, issued a final order of removal by an immigration judge in 2008 was previously arrested for crimes including assault, recklessly endangering, counterfeiting third degree, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, criminal sale of narcotics, possessing a controlled substance, possession of marijuana for sale, making false reports to law enforcement and resisting arrest.  Muhammad Ndiaye, a criminal illegal alien from Senegal, with previous arrests for domestic violence, robbery, receiving stolen property, burglary, fraudulent accosting, forgery, counterfeiting, sale of a controlled substance, obstruction, and disorderly conduct. He entered the U.S. on a B2 tourist visa that required him to depart in 1995.  Aboubakar Diakite, a criminal illegal alien, with previous arrests for counterfeiting.  Idy Sarr, a criminal illegal alien from Senegal, issued a final order of removal by an immigration judge in 2010 and previously arrested for obstruction, possession of forged instrument, counterfeiting, failure to disclose origin of recording, drug possession and criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell.  Sergigne Diop, a criminal illegal alien from Senegal who entered the U.S. in April 2024 at the southwest border, was previously released into the U.S. by the Biden administration.  Modou Mboup, a criminal illegal alien from Senegal, previously assaulted Mexican law enforcement, and he entered the U.S. in September 2023 in a caravan of 140 people at the southwest border and was released by the Biden administration into the country.  Alioune Sy, an illegal alien from Senegal entered the U.S. in May 2023 and failed to depart after his tourist visa expired.  Bokar Soko, a criminal illegal alien from Mauritania, previously arrested for counterfeiting second degree THREE times. He entered the U.S. illegally on May 24, 2023, in a caravan of 26 people was released by the Biden Administration into the interior of the country.  Amadou Diallo, a criminal illegal alien from Guinea who entered the U.S. November 2021 at the southwest border and was released by the Biden Administration into the interior of the country. | | # # # | | | | | ICE Lodges Arrest Detainer for Criminal Illegal Alien Who Raped a Woman in Pritzker's Sanctuary Chicago | | 10/22/2025 | | | | ICE Lodges Arrest Detainer for Criminal Illegal Alien Who Raped a Woman in Pritzker's Sanctuary Chicago This criminal illegal alien was released into the country by the Biden Administration | | | WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the lodging of an arrest detainer for Leyter Jeferson Arauz-Medina, a criminal illegal alien from Nicaragua, who brutally raped a 54-year-old-woman on August 31. This criminal illegal alien was released into the U.S. by the Biden Administration in September 2024. An arrest detainer is a request to local authorities to notify ICE before he is released, so he is not allowed to prey on more innocent women. Unfortunately, Chicago is a sanctuary city that rarely honors ICE detainers. Arauz-Medina is charged with rape, sex assault, assault, and drug possession after he allegedly grabbed his victim by the hair and dragged her screaming across the street, forced her into an alleyway, threw her to the ground, strangled her, and removed all her clothes. The sounds of her screams were picked up by residents' private surveillance video. Leyter Jeferson Arauz-Medina repeatedly slammed the back of her head into the concrete causing her to lose consciousness. When she regained consciousness, she continued to fight back while Leyter Jeferson Arauz-Medina, continued his sexual assault. A passing motorist spooked the illegal alien and he fled. The victim took off down the street naked looking for help. She came across a food truck parked nearby where a worker helped her. Leyter Jeferson Arauz-Medina "A real-life nightmare: This criminal, who JB Pritzker continues to protect, VICIOUSLY ATTACKED an innocent woman who was walking the streets of Chicago," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "This monster was released into our country by the Biden Administration. Governor Pritzker and his sanctuary policies protect criminal illegal alien rapists over American citizens. We will do everything in our power to ensure this wicked criminal NEVER walks our streets again." Leyter Jeferson Arauz-Medina entered the United States on September 17, 2024, near Eagle Pass, Texas, and was RELEASED into this country by the Biden Administration. An immigration judge ordered Arauz-Medina removed on July 17, 2025. Despite the Democrats' government shutdown, ICE law enforcement officers will continue their efforts to remove murderers, pedophiles, and violent criminals from our streets. 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| | Despite the Democrats’ Government Shutdown, ICE Arrests the Worst of the Worst Including Pedophiles, Carjackers, and Gang Members | | The Democrats’ government shutdown will not stop ICE from making America safe again WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested the worst of the worst despite the Democrats’ government shutdown, including criminal illegal aliens convicted of sexual assault of a child, negligent homicide, assault, carjacking, and other violent crimes. “Our brave ICE law enforcement officers are heroes who risk their lives to remove the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from American communities,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Yesterday’s arrests included illegal aliens and gang members convicted of heinous crimes including the sexual assault of a child, negligent homicide, assault, and carjacking. Nothing will deter ICE from making America safe again. Not the Democrats’ government shutdown, terrorist attacks against them, or even bounties for their murders.” The worst of the worst arrested yesterday include:  Angel Gabriel Ramirez-Robles, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for sexual assault of a child in Hidalgo County, Texas.  Francisco Felipe-Juan, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, convicted for criminally negligent homicide, second degree assault, and third degree assault in Dekalb County, Alabama.  Everado Garcia-Martinez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico and Barrio Van Nuys gang member, convicted for carjacking and evade peace officer in Van Nuys, California.  Antonio Cervantes-Barberena, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for conspiracy to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana in the Southern District of Iowa.  Nancy Zuleira Aviles-Gomez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for escape from custody in Louisville, Kentucky. | | # # # | | | | | ICE Lodges Arrest Detainer for Criminal Illegal Alien Who Killed 3 in California While Driving 18-Wheeler Under the Influence | | 10/23/2025 | | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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| | ICE Lodges Arrest Detainer for Criminal Illegal Alien Who Killed 3 in California While Driving 18-Wheeler Under the Influence | | Singh first entered the U.S. in 2022 through the southern border and was RELEASED into the country under the Biden Administration. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged an arrest detainer for Jashanpreet Singh, a criminal illegal alien from India, responsible for taking the lives of three individuals and several more injured in a DUI accident in San Bernadino County, California. On October 22, ICE lodged an immigration detainer for Jashanpreet Sing following his arrest by local authorities in San Bernadino County, California on charges of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and driving under the influence. Dash camera footage captured the crash. Singh first entered the U.S. in 2022 through the southern border and was RELEASED into the country under the Biden administration.  “It is a terrible tragedy three innocent people lost their lives due to the reckless open border policies that allowed an illegal alien to be released into the U.S. and drive an 18-wheeler on America’s highways,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “This accident follows a disturbing trend of illegal aliens driving 18 wheelers and semi-trucks on America’s roads. Earlier this week, DHS highlighted another fatal accident in Indiana caused by an illegal alien driving a semi-truck. Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, ICE is working day-in and day-out to make America’s roads safe again.” Earlier this week, ICE lodged a separate detainer for a criminal illegal alien who was operating a semi-truck and struck and killed another driver. These tragedies follow a disturbing pattern of criminal illegal aliens driving commercial vehicles on American roads, directly threatening public safety. DHS law enforcement is protecting American communities every day from another senseless tragedy like this taking place in another town, to another family. Victims of illegal alien crime may receive support from the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office by contacting 1-855-488-6423. | | # # # | | | | | Despite Democrats' Government Shutdown, ICE Arrests Child Sexual Predators, Murderers, and Gang Members | | 10/23/2025 | | | | | | Despite Democrats' Government Shutdown, ICE Arrests Child Sexual Predators, Murderers, and Gang Members WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested the worst of the worst despite the Democrats' government shutdown, including criminal illegal aliens convicted of indecency with a child sexual contact, robbery, murder, drug trafficking, and assault. "Despite the Democrats' government shutdown and ICE officers facing a 1000% increase in assaults against them including terrorist attacks and bounties on their heads for their murders, ICE continues to arrest the worst of the worst," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "Yesterday, ICE arrested gang members, murderers, and pedophiles. Nothing will stop or slow us down from making America safe again." The worst of the worst arrested yesterday include: Manuel Fonseca-Sanchez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of indecency with child sexual contact in Rockwall County, Texas. Rafel Emilio Ramirez-Sanchez, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador and MS-13 gang member convicted for robbery in Los Angeles, California. Sergio Lopez-De La Cruz, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for second degree murder in Sarasota, Florida. Ricardo Antonio Melara, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, convicted for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute at least 500 grams of methamphetamine in the Northern District of Georgia. Liliana Dolores Sepulveda-Martinez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for domestic violence and assault in Webb County, Texas. | | | | | | ICE Arrests Two Criminal Illegal Alien Fugitives Wanted for Murder of Woman in Austin, TX | | 10/23/2025 | | | | | | ICE Arrests Two Criminal Illegal Alien Fugitives Wanted for Murder of Woman in Austin, TX One of these illegal aliens who allegedly shot 43-year-old woman to death entered the U.S. through Biden Administration's CBP One app WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) aided in the arrest of two criminal illegal aliens charged in the brutal murder of 43-year-old Mary Gonzales in Austin, Texas. Jesus Llamas-Yanez and Javier Roman Hernandez, both criminal illegal aliens from Mexico, were arrested by ICE on October 8, 2025. According to local reports, the deceased woman's body was found shot to death and discarded in a wooded area behind a local business. Jesus Llamas-Yanez was previously convicted of felony assault and driving under the influence. Javier Roman Hernandez entered the U.S. using the CBP One app. Llamas-Yanez's rap sheet also includes assault and two arrests for driving under the influence. "These alleged cold-blooded murderers should have never been in our country in the first place and Mary Gonzales should still be alive," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "One of these criminals came into our country using Biden's disastrous CBP One app. Open border policies have deadly consequences. Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, these accused murderers will never be free on American streets to commit heinous crimes again." Roman Hernandez entered the United States on foot at the Hidalgo, Texas Point of Entry during the Biden Administration on July 23, 2023, using the disastrous CBP One app. Llamas-Yanez illegally entered the United States at or near an unknown location, on or about an unknown date. | | | | | | Cicero or Sicario: A Day of Crashes | | 10/24/2025 | | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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| | Cicero or Sicario: A Day of Crashes | | Despite one of the most violent days during Operation Midway Blitz, law enforcement arrested multiple illegal aliens CICERO, Ill. – On October 22, U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) faced one of its most violent days since beginning Operation Midway Blitz. Here’s what happened as federal officers were carrying out our nation’s immigration laws: - At a laundromat on Pulaski Road, USBP was conducting immigration enforcement operations when one female U.S. citizen, Isabel Mata, allegedly threatened a law enforcement officer after stating she would put a hit out on Chief Gregory Bovino. This incident has been referred to the FBI.
- At 26th Street and Kostner Avenue, three U.S. citizens, Jacqueline Lopez, Eliana Bahena, and Jonathan Uribe, are accused of tailing Border Patrol vehicles to draw attention to them. One car then attempted to ram a vehicle, and all three drivers were taken into custody.
- At 24th Street and Ogden Avenue, USBP was targeted by an aggressive U.S. citizen driver displaying an anti-ICE flag. The driver, Alexis Correa, a Latin Kings gang member, is accused of following agents for several miles on 26th Street and then attempted to ram the vehicle head-on. USBP evaded the driver, but the suspects continued to drive recklessly striking another car civilian car. The driver’s criminal history includes convictions for unlawful possession of a firearm, destroying evidence, and DUI. He was arrested under 18 USC 111.
- At 25th Street and Kildare Avenue, CBP Office of Field Operations (OFO) arrested one U.S. citizen, Alexander Torres, who is accused of recklessly impeding operations and tailing government vehicles. The driver ignored repeated commands from officers to cease actions and he eventually boxed in government vehicles in an alleyway. His criminal history includes convictions for unlawful possession of a firearm by a gang member.
- In Glendale Heights, USBP conducted a targeted immigration enforcement operation that resulted in the arrest of three illegal aliens from Mexico, who were all in violation of our nation’s immigration laws. Agents encountered the three illegal aliens in a parking lot and they refused to comply with verbal commands to exit their vehicle. The driver, Jose Mauricio Rosas-Hernandez, reversed into a government vehicle and scraped another USBP unit. One agent, while chasing on foot, was struck in the knee. These three criminals were taken into ICE custody.
Attributable to Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin: “While conducting immigration enforcement operations in Cicero and Glendale Heights, agitators stalked law enforcement, rammed vehicles, fled scenes, injured agents, and caused multiple accidents across town—putting law enforcement and the public in danger. Despite the violence, CBP arrested 3 illegal aliens who were breaking our nation’s immigration laws. Six citizens were arrested for impeding and threatening to kill agents. “Our officers are facing a surge in assaults against them as they put their lives on the line to arrest murderers, rapists, and gang members. Secretary Noem’s message to the rioters is clear: you will not stop us or slow us down. CBP and our federal law enforcement partners will continue to enforce the law. And if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” For weeks, federal officers have had projectiles and rocks thrown at them, vehicles used as weapons, bounties placed on their head, and agitators stalking and doxxing law enforcement. All the while, sanctuary politicians like Governor J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson idly watch these domestic terrorists run their cities and dehumanize ICE and CBP officers. In total, 6 U.S. citizens were arrested on Wednesday for impeding operations and 3 illegal aliens were placed into removal proceedings. | | # # # | | | | | ICE Arrests the Worst of the Worst: Child Sexual Predators, Murderers, and Thieves | | 10/24/2025 | | | | | ICE Arrests the Worst of the Worst: Child Sexual Predators, Murderers, and Thieves Despite the Democrats' government shutdown, ICE continues arresting criminal illegal aliens across the country WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens with convictions for lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14, sexual assault, second degree murder and robbery. "Every day, and despite the Democrats' government shutdown, our ICE officers are arresting pedophiles, sexual assailants, murderers and violent criminals," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "It is unimaginable to think sanctuary politicians put these monsters and sickos over their own constituents. American citizens deserve better. Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, we are making America safe again one depraved criminal illegal alien removal at a time." The worst of the worst arrested yesterday include: Alejandro Gonzalez-Ortiz, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14 in Santa Ana, California. Froilan Mejia-Olvera, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico convicted for sexual assault in Collin County, Texas. Juan Enamorado-Leiva, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, convicted for second degree murder in Durham County, North Carolina. Jose Alfredo Gomez-Vallecios, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, convicted for robbery in Los Angeles County, California. Quoc Ky Luong, a criminal illegal alien from Vietnam, convicted for robbery in Pasadena, California. | | | | | | Secretary Noem Highlights Worst of the Worst Arrested in Minneapolis Including a Criminal Illegal Alien Who Murdered His 3-Month-Old Son | | 10/24/2025 | | | | | Secretary Noem Highlights Worst of the Worst Arrested in Minneapolis Including a Criminal Illegal Alien Who Murdered His 3-Month-Old Son Even during the Democrats' government shutdown, ICE is arresting and removing the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary Noem is in Minneapolis, Minnesota, highlighting some of the worst of the worst arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the twin cities area, with convictions including repeat child sex abusers, murderers, drunk drivers, and violent assailants. One such criminal, Aldrin Guerrero-Munoz, has been incarcerated on the taxpayer's dime since 2004 following a 32-year prison sentence for the intentional murder of his three month old son. While incarcerated for this unimaginable crime, he was convicted for assaulting a fellow inmate at Stillwater Prison. ICE lodged a detainer and received custody of him on October 20, 2025, to finally remove him from our citizens' payroll and OUT of the United States once and for all.  | "Sanctuary politicians like Mayor Jacob Fray, who are refusing to work with ICE, are allowing criminals like Aldrin Guerrero-Munoz to live in our communities, unchecked. Under the leadership of President Trump, ICE is no longer allowing the guise of moral superiority and political correctness to supersede the safety and security of Americans," said Secretary Noem. "70 % of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens convicted or charged with a crime in the U.S. This statistic doesn't even include foreign fugitives, illegal aliens convicted of crimes in other countries, gang members, and suspected terrorists." Some of the worst of the worst arrested in Minneapolis include: Francisco Javier Garcia-Olivar, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, with multiple convictions of sexual assault sodomy of a child, attempted sexual assault of a child, sex assault, failure to appear, and a traffic offense. Jose Ruben Gomez Munoz, a criminal alien from Mexico, convicted for sex assault and arrested for incest with a minor. Humberto Us-Juarez, a criminal illegal from Guatemala, convicted of molestation of a minor and aggravated felony sex assault. Jose Israel Hernandez Rivas, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, convicted of human slavery or trafficking and commercial sex. Manuel Betancourt-Renteria, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, with 10 convictions including two counts of assault, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, larceny, five traffic offenses, and arrested for driving under the influence of drugs and possession of methamphetamine. Nicolas Lopez Juarez, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, convicted of aggravated assault with a weapon, three counts of driving under the influence, and obstructing police. Juan Alejo-Alejo, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico who was previously deported, convicted of homicide by reckless driving and driving under the influence, and arrested for a separate driving under the influence charge. David Antonio Gonzalez Rivas, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, convicted for drug possession and fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle to avoid prosecution on two separate occasions. He has also been arrested 14 additional times for crimes including felony assault, receiving stolen property and obstructing police. Pedro Cortez Soriano, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with a final order of removal from 2004, convicted for criminal vehicular homicide, driving under the influence, probation violation, illegal re-entry, and arrested for driving under the influence. He has previously been deported TWICE. | | | | | | DHS Deports Tren de Aragua Gang Members, Sexual Predators, and Violent Criminals from the United States to Venezuela | | 10/24/2025 | | | | | DHS Deports Tren de Aragua Gang Members, Sexual Predators, and Violent Criminals from the United States to Venezuela Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, over 2 million illegal aliens have left the United States WASHINGTON – On October 15, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) removed Tren de Aragua gang members, sexual predators, violent assailants, and thieves from the United States back to their origin country, Venezuela. "These monsters, including confirmed Tren de Aragua gang members, sexual predators, and violent thugs, should have never been in our country in the first place," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "Thanks to the brave men and women of ICE law enforcement, these public safety threats are out of the country and no longer pose a threat to Americans. President Trump and Secretary Noem will not allow criminal illegal aliens to victimize Americans. Under their leadership, more than two million illegal aliens have left the U.S." Worst of the worst on the removal flight include: Jefferson Bracho Haddad, a criminal illegal alien from Venezuela and Tren de Aragua gang member with six criminal arrests including for larceny and drug possession. Angelo Dennis-Jesus Ainaga-Jaspe, a criminal illegal alien from Venezuela and Tren de Aragua gang member convicted of weapons offense. Diego Alejandro Mavarez Arocha, a criminal illegal alien from Venezuela and convicted of sexual assault. Jose Gregorio Rios Rios, a criminal illegal alien from Venezuela and convicted of two counts of felony assault. Jorge Luis Rodriguez Yepez, a criminal illegal alien from Venezuela and convicted of assault. Carlos Alberto Valbuena-Chirinos, a criminal illegal alien from Venezuela whose criminal history includes charges for burglary. Nadiuska Saray Rodriguez-Ochoa, a criminal illegal alien from Venezuela whose criminal history includes a pending charge for aggravated assault with a weapon and a conviction for shoplifting. | | | | | | |
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