U.S. Department of Homeland Security Weekly Digest Bulletin

Border Patrol Agents Face Shots Fired, Vehicle Rammings, Bricks Thrown in Chicago on Saturday 11/09/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs Border Patrol Agents Face Shots Fired, Vehicle Rammings, Bricks Thrown in Chicago on Saturday Sanctuary politicians and media refuse to stop smearing law enforcement that is contributing to these attacks   WASHINGTON – Yesterday around 9:30 AM, in the Chicago neighborhood of Little Village, U.S. Border Patrol was attacked while conducting immigration enforcement operations. Border Patrol was accosted by a hostile crowd that boxed them into a street and alleyway. As they were apprehending a subject, agents came under direct gunfire when a male driving a black Jeep Wrangler fired multiple rounds. He immediately fled the scene. Attackers then began throwing bricks and even a paint cans from a roof, damaging Border Patrol vehicles. Chicago Police Department successfully helped law enforcement evacuate the area as more bricks were thrown at the law enforcements’ vehicle. Fortunately, no Border Patrol agents were injured in this attack.  After clearing the scene of the first attack, Border Patrol then encountered a vehicle that attempted to ram their convoy at the intersection of Cermak and California, but was thwarted when a Controlled Tire Deflation Device was deployed.  The Border Patrol convoy then proceeded toward an FBI facility and encountered two drivers trying to impede operations. After they were warned to stop, one of the drivers attempted to ram the convoy. The driver was arrested. Border Patrol reached the FBI facility when rioters attempted to breach security there. Chicago Police responded to help secure the perimeter. Border Patrol then left the FBI facility and then encountered protesters lying in the street near 26th and Pulaski. As the rioters refused to comply with basic instructions and began throwing objects, Border Patrol deployed crowd control measures, cleared the area, and proceeded to a Sam’s Club parking lot. Individuals stalked and followed the convoy into the parking lot and a vehicle rammed a Border Patrol’s vehicle. Three suspects were immediately arrested for assault.  After departing the parking lot, the law enforcement convoy was again attacked resulting in a broken window. The convoy became stuck at 26th and Kostner and sustained window damage along with a fourth vehicle ramming. The subject fled the scene and Border Patrol pursued. This driver remains at large. As a result of yesterday’s multiple attacks—fueled by sanctuary politicians and the media—Border Patrol arrested 8 U.S. citizens and one illegal alien. Thankfully, no Border Patrol agents were injured during these multiple attacks. “JB Pritzker and Brandon Johnson have fueled an environment of lawlessness and assault on federal law enforcement,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “In less than three hours in Chicago, Border Patrol faced gunshots, violent mobs at every stop, bricks and other objects thrown at them, and four vehicle rammings. The violence in Chicago against law enforcement is unprecedented—These attacks are the consequence of vitriolic smears from sanctuary politicians and the media. Just last week, Chicago and national media falsely accused law enforcement of raiding a daycare center. Now, they are silent when our agents come under gunfire. “Make no mistake: Our mission will continue despite the violence. To any Antifa terrorist in Chicago: You will not stop us. You will not slow us down. And if you lay a hand on law enforcement, you will face the consequences.” Below are some of consequences of these domestic terror attacks: # # # ICE Arrests So-Called Non-Criminal Illegal Alien Who is Actually a Wanted Killer and Gang Member 11/10/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs ICE Arrests So-Called Non-Criminal Illegal Alien Who is Actually a Wanted Killer and Gang Member Many illegal aliens who the media claim are "non-criminals" are actually gang members, terrorists, human rights abusers, and foreign fugitives who lack a rap sheet in the U.S. WASHINGTON – Earlier this month, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a criminal illegal alien who is a confirmed member of the 18th Street Gang, a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), and was on El Salvador's most wanted gang members' list. Antonio Israel Lazo-Quintanilla was arrested by ICE in October. While technically his only crime in the United States is driving without a license, this illegal alien is wanted in El Salvador for aggravated homicide, extortion, possession of drugs, and a litany of other felonies. 70% of the illegal aliens arrested by ICE have been charged or convicted of a crime in the U.S. But this statistic doesn't even count gang members, terrorists, human rights abusers, and foreign fugitives who lack a rap sheet in the U.S. "70% of ICE arrests are of criminal illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the United States," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "This gang member on El Salvador's most wanted list is a perfect example of ICE targeting the worst of the worst. He may lack a violent rap sheet in the U.S. but this criminal illegal alien is clearly a public safety threat. The media's false claims that ICE is not arresting the worst of the worst simply has no grounding. In reality, ICE is arresting criminal illegal aliens BEFORE they can victimize Americans." Despite the clear and present danger posed by criminal illegal aliens, the mainstream media continues to whip up violence against ICE and DHS law enforcement by falsely claiming DHS is not targeting the worst of the worst. Below are some examples of the most egregious headlines: # # # Over the Weekend and During the Democrats' Longest Government Shutdown in American History, ICE Arrests Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles, Murderers, and Drug Traffickers 11/10/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs Over the Weekend and During the Democrats' Longest Government Shutdown in American History, ICE Arrests Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles, Murderers, and Drug Traffickers Despite the Democrats' longest government shutdown in American history, ICE law enforcement officers are still hard at work making America safe again WASHINGTON — While Americans enjoyed their weekend, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and officers were hard at work — despite the Democrats' government shutdown — removing some of the worst criminal illegal aliens from across the country convicted of monstrous crimes including forcible rape of a child, murder and drug trafficking. "Unlike the Democrats — who perpetuated the longest government shutdown in American history— ICE law enforcement officers are hard at work for the American people," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "While Americans were enjoying their weekends, our brave ICE law enforcement were arresting child rapists, murderers, kidnappers, robbers, and drug traffickers. President Trump and Secretary Noem's message is clear: If you come to our country illegally and break our laws, you WILL be arrested and deported. And you will NEVER return." Arrests include: Manuel Emilio Lora-Troncoso, a criminal illegal alien from the Dominican Republic, convicted for two counts of rape of a child with force and two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 years old in Woburn, Massachusetts. Iren Nolasco-Almendaris, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for murder in Brazos County, Texas. Abukadir Mohamed Haji, a criminal illegal alien from Somalia, convicted for aggravated criminal sexual abuse victim under 13 in St. Charles, Illinois. Joel Rojas-Peraves, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for continuous sexual abuse of child in San Bernardino, California. Benito Niz-Chilel, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, convicted for unlawful sexual contact second degree – have contact with person less than 18 years old in Sussex County, Delaware. Juan Caro-Martin, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for three counts of aggravated criminal sex abuse victim less than 18 years of age family, and three counts of predatory criminal sex assault / victim less than 13 years of age in Cook County Court in Illinois. David Caridad-Rodan, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted for lewd and lascivious and unlawful sexual activity with a minor in Miami Dade County, Florida. Gladys Bustamente-Rios, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, convicted for endangering welfare of children in Camden, New Jersey. Jonathan Segura-Avina, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for domestic abuse assault impeding air flow and operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Crawford County, Iowa. Martin Alonzo Calderon-Ortalejo, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for kidnapping and aiding and abetting in Dallas, Texas. Leonardo Arellano-Alvarado, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for felony battery in Sarasota County, Florida. Cesar Augusto Espinoza-Garcia, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for assault family/house member impeding breath/circulation in Amarillo, Texas. Luis Fernando Guardado-Moreno, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, convicted for robbery with a dangerous weapon in Union County, North Carolina. Dauris Guzman-Ruiz, a criminal illegal alien from the Dominican Republic, convicted for cocaine – smuggling, drug trafficking in Texas. Darvin Peguero Ruiz, a criminal illegal alien from the Dominican Republic, convicted for unlawful trafficking of scheduled drugs in Belfast, Maine. # # # ICE Lodges Arrest Detainer After Criminal Illegal Alien Released by Obama Administration Kills 71-Year-Old in Drinking and Driving Hit-and Run in Orange County, CA 11/11/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs ICE Lodges Arrest Detainer After Criminal Illegal Alien Released by Obama Administration Kills 71-Year-Old in Drinking and Driving Hit-and Run in Orange County, CA  Unfortunately, Governor Newsom's sanctuary state does not cooperate with ICE  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged an arrest detainer, or a request for authorities to hold an illegal alien in custody and turn them over to ICE, for Humberto Munoz-Gatica—a criminal illegal alien—who was driving under the influence and tragically killed Barry William Tutt—a 71-year-old man—in Orange County, California in a hit-and-run wreck on November 7, 2025.  This criminal illegal alien was arrested by the Santa Ana Sheriff's Office.  "On November 8, ICE lodged an arrest detainer for Humberto Munoz-Gatica, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, after he was arrested by Santa Ana Sheriff's Office and charged with driving under the influence and hit-and-run. This illegal alien killed Barry William Tutt, a 71-year-old man," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "Unfortunately, Gavin Newsom's California is a sanctuary state and does not cooperate with ICE. This is yet another example of sanctuary and open border policies putting American lives at risk."  Humberto Munoz-Gatica  This illegal alien's rap sheet also includes a conviction for grand theft. Munoz-Gatica entered the U.S. on a tourist visa that expired on August 1, 2008. ICE arrested him for overstaying his visa on January 18, 2011. The Obama administration then RELEASED him into the country.  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.  # # # DHS Gives Thanks to More Than 7,500 Veterans Serving in ICE Law Enforcement Who Continue Their Service to Our Country by Arresting the Worst of the Worst Including Pedophiles, Rapists, and Other Violent Criminals 11/11/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs DHS Gives Thanks to More Than 7,500 Veterans Serving in ICE Law Enforcement Who Continue Their Service to Our Country by Arresting the Worst of the Worst Including Pedophiles, Rapists, and Other Violent Criminals   DHS honors the patriotism and heroism of Americans who served our country and continue to protect our homeland and freedoms by arresting the worst of the worst criminals across the U.S.  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security today released the following statement on Veterans Day, highlighting the heroic and patriotic sacrifice of more than 7,500 veterans who bravely served in the military and now defend the homeland as members of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) law enforcement.   "On Veterans Day, we are thankful to the more than 7,500 veterans who bravely served in the US Armed Forces and now continue their service to our great nation as members of ICE law enforcement," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "These brave men and women put their lives on the line every single day to arrest the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from American neighborhoods. Just yesterday, ICE arrested pedophiles, rapists, and other violent criminals. We are eternally grateful to all Americans who have bravely served and protected our freedoms. We are only the land of the free because of the brave."  Today and every day, America's ICE officers continue to protect our communities and enforce our nation's laws by arresting criminal illegal aliens who have committed heinous crimes across the U.S. Some of the worst of the worst ICE arrested on November 10 include:   ICE Houston arrested Jesus Hernandez -Hernandez, a 73-year-old criminal illegal alien of Mexico. Hernandez's criminal history includes a conviction for aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14 in Dallas County, TX.  ICE Buffalo arrested Delbis De Jesus Hernandez-Vargas, a 46-year-old criminal illegal alien of the Dominican Republic. Hernandez's criminal history includes a conviction for rape in Bronx, NY.  ICE Salt Lake City arrested Juan Guerra-Ubaldo, a 61-year-old criminal illegal alien of Guatemala. Guerra's criminal history includes a conviction for sexual abuse of a minor in Washington County, UT.  ICE New York City arrested Luis Castillo-Flores, a 45-year-old criminal illegal alien of the Dominican Republic. Castillo's criminal history includes a conviction for aggravated assault with intent to cause serious physical injury in Bronx, NY.  ICE Philadelphia arrested Albert Miguel Quinones-Quinones, a 38-year-old criminal illegal alien of Colombia. Quinones's criminal history includes a conviction for sexual assault in the Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas, Pottsville, PA.  # # # ICE Arrests Fugitive Murderer Released into American Neighborhoods by the Biden Administration 11/11/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY   Office of Public Affairs 70% of ICE arrests have been of criminal illegal aliens convicted or charged with a crime in the U.S, those who committed crimes in foreign countries are not counted in that statistic  WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that on November 4 in Los Angeles, CA, ICE officers arrested Victoria Sorocean, an illegal alien from Moldova wanted in her home country for murder committed with premeditation and exceptional cruelty.  In September 2013, Sorocean and an accomplice were convicted of intentional murder, and she was sentenced to 17 years in prison. Sorocean and an accomplice tortured their victim in an apartment in Chisinau, Moldova. They beat the victim with a stick and electrical cable before throwing the victim out a ninth-floor window.  In an attempt to evade a 17-year prison sentence, Sorocean fled to the United States. Under the first Trump Administration, ICE arrested her on January 10, 2020. Following her arrest, Sorocean engaged in various legal tactics to avoid removal, including filing multiple appeals with the Board of Immigration Appeals and seeking asylum.   In 2022, Sorocean was released back into the country under the Biden administration.  "It shocks the conscience that the Biden Administration released into America a cruel, violent illegal alien who tortured a human being, beat them with an electrical cable and a stick, and then threw her victim from a ninth-floor window," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "These are the types of barbaric criminal illegal aliens ICE is targeting every single day. 70% of all ICE arrests are of illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the U.S. This does not even include foreign fugitives like this convicted murderer. Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, the world's criminals are no longer welcome in the U.S."   This case highlights the failures of the previous administration which allowed millions of illegal aliens, including violent criminals and murderers like Sorocean, to roam free in American neighborhoods.   ICE officers arrested Sorocean on November 4, 2025, and she will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.   # # # DHS' Operation Midway Blitz Honors Katie Abraham by Arresting Illegal Aliens Charged with Driving Under the Influence in Pritzker's Sanctuary Illinois 11/11/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs DHS' Operation Midway Blitz Honors Katie Abraham by Arresting Illegal Aliens Charged with Driving Under the Influence in Pritzker's Sanctuary Illinois In January 2025, a 20-year-old Illinois woman, Katie Abraham and her friend Chloe Polzin, were killed in a drunk driving hit-and-run car wreck caused by criminal illegal alien Julio Cucul-Bol WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to honor the legacy of Katie Abraham by relentlessly arresting criminal illegal alien drunk drivers across Illinois. In September, DHS launched Operation Midway Blitz in honor of Abraham, an innocent American girl murdered in a drunk driving hit-and-run car wreck caused by criminal illegal alien Julio Cucul-Bol, in sanctuary Illinois. "Katie's death was preventable. She was killed by a man, Julio Cucul Bol, who entered and remained in our country illegally," said Joe Abraham, Katie's father. "He was using multiple aliases, exploiting gaps in an overwhelmed and disorganized immigration system. Illinois' sanctuary law allowed this monster to roam free. He should have been removed long before he could take my daughter's life. It would be unjust and unreasonable to separate my family's loss from the policies that failed us. We did everything right. We worked hard, obeyed the law, paid our taxes and trusted that government would protect us in return. That trust was broken. Our leaders — from the governor's office on down — have not treated immigration as a matter of public safety or national security." Some of the illegal aliens arrested for driving under the influence arrested in Operation Midway Blitz include: Benito Hernandez Ibarra, a previously deported criminal illegal alien from Mexico convicted of multiple counts of driving under the influence of liquor. ICE lodged a detainer following the arrest of Hernandez Ibarra in 2012 which was not honored, and he was released back into the community. Javier Castillo Hernandez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico convicted of driving under the influence of liquor. Erick Antonio Huerta-Rojas, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico convicted of driving under the influence of liquor. Oscar Sinchi, a criminal illegal alien from Ecuador convicted of aggravated driving under the influence of liquor. Ismael Lopez-Suarez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico convicted of multiple counts of driving under the influence of liquor. Hubert Stanislaw Solek, a criminal illegal alien from Poland who did not leave the U.S. in 2015 as his visitor visa required, he has multiple convictions for driving under the influence of liquor. Manuel Sanchez-Caceres, a previously deported criminal illegal alien from Mexico with multiple convictions for driving under the influence of liquor. Olegario Gomez-Perez, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala with multiple convictions for driving under the influence of liquor. Francisco Velasquez Lopez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with multiple convictions for driving under the influence of liquor. 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. # # # Operation Midway Blitz Brings Historic Drop in Crime to J.B. Pritzker and Brandon Johnson's Chicago 11/12/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs Operation Midway Blitz Brings Historic Drop in Crime to J.B. Pritzker and Brandon Johnson's Chicago It's common sense—when you remove the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from our country—crimes rates plummet WASHINGTON — In a historic win in the fight against violent criminal illegal alien crime, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Operation Midway Blitz has achieved what Chicago's sanctuary politicians have failed to do for decades: decrease crime, remove the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens, and put Americans first. In September, the Department of Homeland Security started Operation Midway Blitz in honor of Katie Abraham who was killed in a drunk driving hit-and-run car wreck caused by criminal illegal alien Julio Cucul-Bol in Illinois. The operation targets criminal illegal aliens who flocked to Chicago and Illinois seeking protection under the sanctuary policies of Governor Pritzker.    Since the start of Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago: Homicides are down 16% Shootings are down 35% (the lowest in four years) Robberies are down 41% Carjackings are down 48% Transit crime is down 20% "For decades, sanctuary policies exasperated the crime crisis in Chicago. Now thanks to our brave DHS law enforcement, Chicago is experiencing a historic drop in violent crime," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "Since initiating Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago, homicides decreased 16%, shootings decreased 35%, robberies decreased 41%, vehicular carjackings decreased 48%, and transit crime decreased 20%.  It's common sense—when you remove the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from our country—crime rates plummet." Some of the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens arrested during Operation Midway Blitz include: Luis Chavez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico and member of the Latin Kings who was previously deported, convicted of burglary, obstruction of justice, two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, two DUIs, illegal reentry and previously arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Carlos Barrera-Vega, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico and member of the U-Boys violent street gang, convicted for predatory criminal sex assault and burglary. Samphan Pakhotama, a criminal illegal alien from Thailand and member of the Maniac Latin Disciples, convicted of domestic violence, robbery, shoplifting (three counts), larceny (five counts), burglary, possession of burglary tools, resisting an officer and obstructing justice and previously arrested for identity theft, shoplifting (twice), larceny, resisting an officer and flight to avoid. Victor Orozco, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of first degree murder. David Montoya-Guillen, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of possession of a firearm and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Isaias Quintanilla-Guzman, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, convicted of two counts of robbery. Yasmin Buari, a criminal illegal alien from Ghana who has overstayed her visa for 13 years, convicted of aggravated battery on a peace officer, robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, and battery causing bodily harm. Ricardo Waldron, a criminal illegal alien from Trinidad and Tobago, convicted of selling a weapon. Efrain Garcia-Gomez, a criminal illegal alien from, convicted of explosives possession and illegal entry. Gabriel Castro-Pascual, a criminal illegal alien from, convicted of driving under the influence of liquor and negligent manslaughter homicide vehicle. # # # Secretary Noem Highlights Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Arrested by ICE Including Sex Offenders, Violent Assailants, and Drug Traffickers 11/12/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs Secretary Noem Highlights Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Arrested by ICE Including Sex Offenders, Violent Assailants, and Drug Traffickers The Democrats' longest government shutdown in American history has not slowed ICE down from removing the worst of the worst from American neighborhoods WASHINGTON — Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem highlighted some of the worst of the worst that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested from across the country yesterday, including criminal illegal aliens convicted of sexual assault, aggravated assault, and drug trafficking. "Sex offenders. Violent Thugs. Drug traffickers. These are just a few of the scumbags here illegally who we have arrested thanks to President Trump," said Secretary Noem. "President Trump and I have a clear message to those in our country illegally: LEAVE NOW. If you do not self-deport, we will hunt you down, arrest you, and deport you. Download the FREE CBP Home App today to self-deport." Yesterday's arrests include: Modesto Morales-Bernabe, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of third-degree sex assault in Gunnison County, Colorado. Mario Joel Marquez, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, convicted of assault and two counts of aggravated assault in Davidson County, Tennessee. Gabriel Rodriguez-Martinez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine in United States District Court, Southern District of Texas McAllen Division. Gilbert Ruiz-Broche, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine in Austin, Texas. Claudio Alejandro Ayvar, a criminal illegal alien from the Dominican Republic, convicted of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl in Lynn, Massachusetts. # # # OPERATION DIRTBAG: ICE Arrests Over 150 Criminal Illegal Alien Sex Predators in Florida Crackdown 11/13/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs OPERATION DIRTBAG: ICE Arrests Over 150 Criminal Illegal Alien Sex Predators in Florida Crackdown President Trump's use of 287(g) partnerships with local and state law enforcement is a force multiplier helping usher in a Golden Age of law and order WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the arrests of more than 150 illegal alien sex offenders during a major enforcement surge across the state of Florida. This operation was conducted with our state and local 287(g) law enforcement partners. The operation targeted child predators, rapists, and violent criminal illegal aliens with convictions including sexual assault of minors, rape, lewd and lascivious conduct, child exploitation, battery, and attempted homicide. In total, more than 230 criminal illegal aliens—including 150 sexual predators—were arrested and are off our streets. "I call this Operation Dirtbag because these individuals were not just sex offenders, they TARGETED CHILDREN. Some of the charges include sexual assault, battery, attempted homicide. These 150 illegal aliens will be gone and off our streets," said Secretary Kristi Noem. "Our kids will be safer. This partnership with Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida is a model we want to replicate across the country." Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Noem, the era of catch-and-release is over. Operation Dirtbag, officially known as Operation Criminal Return, exemplifies a new era of law and order: removing the most violent criminal illegal aliens and keeping our children safe. Some of the worst of the worst dirtbags arrested in this operation include: Sergio Velazquez Carnero, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of fondling a child. Victor Julio Silva Diaz, a criminal illegal alien from Venezuela, convicted of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a child. Vladimir Garcia, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of lewd and lascivious battery on a child 12-15 years of age. Frank Rene Gacita Borges, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted for sexual battery of a minor. Saturnino Duran, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of lewd lascivious behavior with a minor. Andrii Kurbatov, a criminal illegal alien from Ukraine, convicted for receipt and possession of child sexual abuse material. # # # DHS Reveals New Records of Criminal Alien Who Voted Multiple Times in Kansas Elections 11/13/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs DHS Reveals New Records of Criminal Alien Who Voted Multiple Times in Kansas Elections Thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem, states now have access to the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program to ensure only Americans vote in American elections WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed more voting records of Jose "Joe" Ceballos-Armendariz, 54, an alien from Mexico, who committed several felonies when he illegally voted in numerous elections in the United States—a felony. The Attorney General of Kansas is prosecuting him for three counts of voting without being qualified and three counts of election perjury. Jose "Joe" Ceballos-Armendariz This is not the first time Ceballos-Armendariz broke our nation's laws. In 1995, he was convicted of battery. Ceballos-Armendariz was granted a green card in 1990. He applied for U.S. citizenship in February 2025. "This alien committed a felony by voting in American elections. If convicted, he will be placed in removal proceedings. President Trump and Secretary Noem gave states access to the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program to ensure only Americans vote in American elections," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "The SAVE program is a critical tool for state and local governments to safeguard the integrity of elections across the country. Our elections belong to American citizens, not foreign citizens." Pictured below are his voter registration forms where he committed a felony by claiming he was a U.S. citizen: He again committed a felony by lying on his naturalization application that he had never claimed to be a U.S. citizen: DHS is dedicated to preserving and protecting the integrity of American elections as free, fair and honest elections, unmarred by fraud, errors, or suspicion as fundamental to maintaining our constitutional republic. # # # Secretary Noem Gives TSA Officers $10,000 Bonus for Above and Beyond Service During Democrats' Shutdown 11/13/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs Secretary Noem Gives TSA Officers $10,000 Bonus for Above and Beyond Service During Democrats' Shutdown Trump administration rewards public servants who kept airports safe despite the Democrats' games HOUSTON, Texas – On Thursday, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced that Transportation Security Agency (TSA) officers with exemplary service during the Democrats' government shutdown will be receiving a $10,000 bonus in appreciation for their hard work and service to the American people. "I'm pleased to announce that under President Trump, we are giving a $10,000 bonus to TSA officers across our nation who went above and beyond during the Democrats' shutdown," Secretary Noem said in a statement. "They guaranteed that America wouldn't shut down – no matter how badly the Democrats wanted average Americans to feel the pain. Their unsung patriotism deserves recognition. President Trump and I are so grateful for these patriots." Despite tremendous personal, operational, and financial challenges, these dedicated officers showed up to work every day for more than a month, without pay, ensuring the American people could travel safely. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is paying for these bonuses using carryover funds from Fiscal Year 2025. This funding is available thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem's commitment to fiscal responsibility, enabling DHS to save the American taxpayer over $13.2 billion since President Trump returned to office. During her remarks in Houston, Secretary Noem spotlighted examples of extraordinary service at George Bush Intercontinental Airport despite tough economic conditions imposed by the Democrats' shutdown: TSA officer Reiko Walker, an officer of 20 years and part of TSA's National Deployment Force, had perfect attendance during the shutdown and filled in on extra shifts. At the end of six weeks, he willingly worked double of what he was originally scheduled for. TSA officer Ashley Richardson, another officer with perfect attendance. After months of excelling at her work, she planned on moving into her own place but had to cancel that move due to the Democrats' shutdown. Democrat radicals in D.C. intentionally imposed this uncertainty, stress, and fear on these hardworking Americans in a desperate attempt to give free healthcare to illegal aliens. Despite these challenges, thousands of TSA officers throughout the country woke up every day, showed up, and did their duty. As a result, they will be rewarded. President Trump and Secretary Noem will always put Americans first. # # # Secretary Noem Thanks DHS Law Enforcement for Not Allowing the Democrats' Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History to Stop Them from Arresting the Worst of the Worst 11/13/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs Secretary Noem Thanks DHS Law Enforcement for Not Allowing the Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History to Stop Them from Arresting the Worst of the Worst Yesterday, ICE arrested pedophiles, kidnappers, and drug traffickers WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem today issued the following statement thanking DHS law enforcement officers for their heroic arrests of dangerous and violent criminal illegal aliens during the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.  "Thank you to every DHS team member for your dedication and resilience throughout the Democrats' shutdown—43 days without pay for many of you—a hardship on your families. Your continued work and dedication to protecting our homeland are a testament to your patriotism," said Secretary Noem. "You made America safer during the longest shutdown in American history. Thanks to law enforcement for their hard work during the government shutdown, these monsters--including pedophiles, kidnappers, and drug traffickers--are out of our communities. Thanks to President Trump, our government is open. Together, we will continue to deliver on our promise to the American people: securing our homeland." Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continued to nab violent offenders across the country.   Some of yesterday's arrests include:   Jesser M. Sandoval-Cruz, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, convicted of assault family/household member with previous conviction in Harris County, Texas. Felipe Antonio Ramon-Ramon, a criminal illegal alien from Ecuador, whose criminal history includes convictions for possessing sexual performance by a child and use of a child less than 17 years of age in a sexual performance in Poughkeepsie, New York. Victor Manuel Mendoza-Garcia, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for three counts of aggravated kidnapping/ransom in Cook County, Illinois. William Giovanni Lopez-Fuentes, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, convicted for assault of a child in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. Hoang Huy Lu, a criminal illegal alien from Vietnam, convicted for distribution of a controlled substance and dangerous drugs in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. # # # ICE and State, Local Law Enforcement 287(g) Partners Launch Initiative to Protect Vulnerable Children the Biden Administration Allowed to be Placed with Unvetted Sponsors 11/14/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs ICE and State, Local Law Enforcement 287(g) Partners Launch Initiative to Protect Vulnerable Children the Biden Administration Allowed to be Placed with Unvetted Sponsors Many of the sponsors of these unaccompanied children are often criminals including sex traffickers, gang members, and abusers WASHINGTON – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) launched an initiative with our state and local law enforcement 287(g) partners aimed at protecting the 450,000 unaccompanied children (UAC) illegally smuggled over the border and placed with unvetted sponsors under the Biden administration. This new law enforcement partnership, known as the UAC Safety Verification Initiative, represents ICE's commitment to protect vulnerable children from sexual abuse and exploitation through collaboration with 287(g) law enforcement partners. The primary focus of this initiative is to conduct welfare checks on these children to ensure that they are safe and not being exploited. The Biden administration's open border policies empowered human and sex traffickers. The Trump administration is taking a sledgehammer to human trafficking rings and ensuring these children who were smuggled across the border are not being abused. "Secretary Noem is leading efforts to rescue and stop the exploitation of the 450,000 unaccompanied children the Biden administration lost or placed with unvetted sponsors. Many of the children who came across the border unaccompanied were allowed to be placed with sponsors who were smugglers and sex traffickers. The Trump administration has located more than 24,400 of these children in-person, in the United States, through visits and door knocks," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "We've jumpstarted our efforts to rescue children who were victims of sex and labor trafficking by working with our state and local law enforcement partners to locate these children. President Trump and Secretary Noem are laser-focused on protecting children and will continue to work with federal, state, and local law enforcement to reunite children with their families." The UAC Safety Verification Initiative began on November 10 in the state of Florida and will begin rolling out with other 287(g) partners across the country. Ensuring the safety of unaccompanied children who came across our border requires a whole-of-government approach, and partnerships with state and local law enforcement agencies through the 287(g) task force model are critical to achieving this goal. Below are examples of ICE administrative immigration arrests based on sponsors' criminal activity: In Arizona, ICE arrested a Guinean alien sponsor who had been arrested by Arizona law enforcement for felony aggravated assault.  In Florida:  ICE arrested a Honduran alien sponsor who had been convicted by Florida authorities for assault.   ICE arrested a Honduran alien sponsor who had been criminally arrested by Florida law enforcement for larceny, fraud, and counterfeiting.  ICE arrested a Honduran alien sponsor who had been criminally arrested by Florida law enforcement for attempted robbery with a weapon.   ICE arrested a Guatemalan alien sponsor who had been arrested by Florida law enforcement for felony hit and run and driving without a license.   In Georgia, ICE arrested a Guatemalan alien sponsor who had been convicted of domestic violence by Georgia authorities.  In Maryland, ICE arrested a Guatemalan alien sponsor who had been arrested by Maryland law enforcement for rape of the unaccompanied child. In Massachusetts, ICE arrested an Ecuadorian alien sponsor who had been criminally arrested for enticement of a child under 16 and possession of child sexual abuse material.  In Michigan, ICE arrested an El Salvadoran alien sponsor who had been convicted for drug trafficking.   In Nevada, ICE arrested a Honduran alien sponsor who had been arrested by Nevada law enforcement for assault.  In New Jersey, ICE arrested a Guatemalan alien sponsor wanted for attempted aggravated homicide.  In New York, ICE arrested a Venezuelan alien sponsor who had been criminally arrested by New York law enforcement for prostitution, possession of marijuana, and failure to appear.  In North Carolina, ICE arrested a Guatemalan alien sponsor who had been criminally arrested by North Carolina law enforcement for attempted murder. In Ohio, ICE arrested a Honduran alien sponsor who had been convicted by Ohio authorities for a felony weapon offense. In Pennsylvania, a sponsor had already been removed to Honduras subsequent to an arrest for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. In Texas, ICE and local law enforcement arrested a Guatemalan alien sponsor unrelated to the unaccompanied child for human trafficking and statutory rape. The 14-year-old unaccompanied child was pregnant with the sponsor's baby. # # # DHS Cracks Down on Visa Abuse as Trump Administration Ends Border Crisis and Drives Historic Drop in Foreign-Born Population 11/14/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs DHS Cracks Down on Visa Abuse as Trump Administration Ends Border Crisis and Drives Historic Drop in Foreign-Born Population  DHS secured the first decline in the foreign-born U.S. population in more than 50 years WASHINGTON — The Trump Administration has done what no modern president even attempted: end the border crisis, restore control of America's immigration system, and put American workers back at the front of the line. Under President Donald J. Trump's leadership, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has shattered decades of failed policy, securing the largest increase in immigration enforcement funding in U.S. history and driving the first decline in the foreign-born U.S. population in more than 50 years.   Thanks to aggressive enforcement, streamlined deportation protocols, and the restoration of real border security, hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens have been deported and over 2 million more have self-deported rather than face certain removal. And this is only the beginning: the first wave of newly trained ICE agents is beginning to deploy, expanding the administration's ability to sustain record-high enforcement levels into 2025 and beyond.   "President Trump and Secretary Noem said we'd secure the border, enforce our laws, reinstate integrity into our immigration system, and protect American jobs and that's exactly what we've done," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "The era of mass illegal migration, open borders, and visa abuse is over. The American people finally have a government that enforces the law, not one that apologizes for it."   Restoring Integrity to the Visa System   As part of this broader effort to restore law and order, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has intensified scrutiny of America's visa programs. Under the Trump administration, USCIS has restored robust screening and vetting capabilities, re-emphasized fraud detection and deterrence, and reduced exploitation of the immigration system through humanitarian and Temporary Protected Status programs, including significant achievements in just the past three months alone:   In August, USCIS updated their policy manual to include screening for factors relating to an alien's past requests for parole and any involvement in anti-American or terrorist organizations, as well as the use of discretion in adjudication of certain benefit requests where evidence of antisemitic activity is present. Immigration benefits, including to live and work in the U.S., remain a privilege, not a right.   In September, through Operation Twin Shield— in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement—DHS focused on more than 1,000 fraud or ineligibility instances, conducted over 900 site visits and in-person interviews, and found evidence of fraud, non-compliance, public safety or national security concerns in 275 of the cases.   In October, DHS ended the automatic extension of certain employment authorization categories, putting a stop to a cycle of autopen signed screening and vetting applications. Ending this cycle ensures a higher vetting frequency of aliens who apply for employment authorization to work in the U.S. This extra step enables USCIS to better deter fraud and detect aliens with potential harmful intent and can expedite their removal process.     A Return to Law, Order, and American Prosperity   Record Enforcement Funding: The Trump Administration secured the largest boost to immigration enforcement funding in U.S. history, ensuring DHS, ICE, CBP, and USCIS have the resources to carry out mass removals and protect the homeland.   Mass Deportations and Self-Deports: In less than a year, hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens have been deported, while an estimated 2 million have left voluntarily to avoid prosecution or removal.   New ICE Agents: The first wave of newly trained ICE officers will deploy in the come months, marking the largest expansion of field enforcement personnel in two decades.   Historic Population Shift: In an era where unchecked mass immigration has ravaged American communities, depressed wages, and eroded national sovereignty for over half a century, achieving net negative migration represents a seismic reversal, and the dawn of sustainable sovereignty.  # # # ICE Announces Removal of Violent Criminal Illegal Alien After Milwaukee Judge Arrested for Obstructing His Arrest Earlier This Year 11/14/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs ICE Announces Removal of Violent Criminal Illegal Alien After Milwaukee Judge Arrested for Obstructing His Arrest Earlier This Year In April, Judge Dugan intentionally directed ICE away from this criminal illegal alien to help him evade arrest and now faces federal charges WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the removal of Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico who was arrested in April, despite a judge attempting to help him evade arrest.   On April 18, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), assisted by deputized FBI law enforcement officials, carried out a targeted operation to arrest Flores-Ruiz, a violent criminal illegal alien at the Milwaukee County Courthouse. His laundry list of violent criminal charges includes strangulation and suffocation, battery, and domestic abuse.  Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested for obstructing the arrest of Flores-Ruiz. Judge Dugan intentionally directed ICE agents away from this criminal illegal alien to obstruct the arrest and try to help him evade arrest. Thankfully, our law enforcement chased down this violent illegal alien and arrested him. ICE removed this criminal on November 13, 2025.   "Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, a previously removed illegal alien has a laundry list of violent criminal charges, including strangulation and suffocation, battery, and domestic abuse. Judge Hannah Dugan's actions to obstruct this violent criminal's arrest take 'activist judge' to a whole new meaning," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "Thanks to the brave men and women of ICE law enforcement, this criminal is OUT of our country. If you are here illegally and break the law, we will hunt you down, arrest you, and remove you from our country. That's a promise."  Flores-Ruiz entered the U.S. illegally in 2013 and was arrested by Border Patrol in Nogales, Arizona and was removed to Mexico. He chose to commit a felony by illegally re-entering the U.S. at an unknown date and time.  # # # ICE Law Enforcement Officers Arrest Worst of the Worst Child Predators and Sex Offenders 11/14/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs ICE Law Enforcement Officers Arrest Worst of the Worst Child Predators and Sex Offenders  WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) yesterday including those convicted of sexual crimes against children, kidnapping, injury to a child, and sexual battery.    “Our law enforcement officers risk their lives every single day to arrest the worst of the worst. Just yesterday, ICE arrested illegal alien pedophiles, kidnappers, and child abusers,” said a DHS Spokesperson. “President Trump and Secretary Noem are rapidly removing dangerous illegal alien child predators, rapists, and sex offenders from our streets. These dirtbags should have never been able to step foot in America.”    Yesterday’s arrests include:      Jorge Luis Rodriguez-Perez, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of oral sex with a child under 14 and robbery in Los Angeles, California.      Alexander Alarcon-Servellon, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, convicted of indecent liberties with a child in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.      Francisco Morales-Corado, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, convicted of sexual assault, kidnapping, and assault in Plainfield, New Jersey.      Oscar Solano-Salinas, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of sexual battery in Cass County, Indiana.      Josue Edimar Mejia-Anaya, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, convicted of injury to a child in Dallas County, Texas.    # # # 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