U.S. Department of Homeland Security Weekly Digest Bulletin

Suspected Tren de Aragua Gang Member Released Into the Country by the Biden Administration Rams Law Enforcement Officer Vehicle into a Tree in Elgin, IL 12/08/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs Suspected Tren de Aragua Gang Member Released Into the Country by the Biden Administration Rams Law Enforcement Officer Vehicle into a Tree in Elgin, IL  Elgin Police Department refused to help protect ICE law enforcement as rioters threw rocks and bottles at them  ELGIN, Ill. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Luis Jesus Acosta Gutierrez, an illegal alien from Venezuela and suspected member of Tren de Aragua (TdA).  ICE officers attempted to conduct a vehicle stop, at which point Acosta resisted arrest by intentionally ramming an officer's vehicle into a tree. Thankfully, the officer sustained no injuries. Acosta then fled on foot and barricaded himself into an apartment of a person he did not know. The suspected gang member came out on the apartment's balcony and officers tried to negotiate with him to leave the apartment. During this time, a large crowd of agitators formed and began throwing rocks and bottles at law enforcement officers. The local police department refused to protect ICE law enforcement officers.  After several hours of negotiating, ICE officers safely took Acosta into custody. "This suspected TdA gang member was not only released into our country by the Biden administration but also granted Temporary Protected Status. This yet again underscores the serious lack of vetting by Biden administration on the millions of aliens they allowed to come into the country," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "Thankfully, under President Trump and Secretary Noem, this administration terminated his TPS, arrested him and removed him from our streets. We are grateful all of our officers are safe after, yet another vehicle was used as a weapon against them and more rioters threw rocks and bottles at them. Our officers are experiencing a more than 1150% increase in assaults against them as they put their lives on the line to arrest the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens. This violence against law enforcement must end."   This suspected TdA gang member entered the country illegally in April 2023 and was released by the Biden administration. Then, the Biden administration granted him Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This once again shows the lack of vetting the Biden administration did on illegal aliens they allowed into American communities.   Under Secretary Noem's leadership, this illegal alien's TPS was terminated in November 2025.  He will be placed in removal proceedings. # # # Governor Pritzker's Sanctuary Illinois Released More than 1,700 Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Murderers, Pedophiles, and Kidnappers 12/08/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs Governor Pritzker's Sanctuary Illinois Released More than 1,700 Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Murderers, Pedophiles, and Kidnappers These sanctuary policies that release criminal illegal aliens back onto the streets of Illinois put American lives at risk WASHINGTON – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons sent a letter to Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul calling on him to put the safety of Americans first and honor ICE arrest detainers of the more than 4,000 criminal illegal aliens in the state's custody including murderers, sexual predators, and those convicted of or charged with weapons offenses. Illinois' failure to honor ICE detainers has resulted in the release of 1,768 criminal illegal aliens since January 20. The crimes of these aliens include 5 homicides, 141 assaults, 23 burglaries, 4 robberies, 24 dangerous drugs offenses, 15 weapons offenses, and 10 sexual predatory offenses. There are currently 4,015 aliens in the custody of an Illinois jurisdiction with an active detainer. The crimes of these aliens include 51 homicides, 1,134 assaults, 107 burglaries, 36 robberies, 275 dangerous drugs offenses, 120 weapons offenses, and 813 sexual predatory offenses. In September, ICE sent a letter to Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul asking for cooperation in honoring ICE detainers on criminal illegal aliens. His office did not respond. "Governor Pritzker and his fellow Illinois sanctuary politicians are releasing murderers, pedophiles, and kidnappers back into our neighborhoods and putting American lives at risk," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "We are calling on Governor Pritzker and his administration to stop this dangerous derangement and commit to honoring the ICE arrest detainers of the more than 4,000 criminal illegal aliens in Illinois' custody. It is common sense. Criminal illegal aliens should not be released back onto our streets to terrorize more innocent Americans." Some of the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens released by Governor Pritzker and his fellow Illinois sanctuary politicians include: Victor Manuel Mendoza-Garcia, a 49-year-old illegal alien from Mexico, was arrested and convicted for 3 counts of aggravated kidnapping/ransom and sentenced to 18 years in Illinois Department of Corrections in Cook County Court in Illinois. ICE's detainer for Mendoza-Garcia was not honored. On November 12, ICE arrested Mendoza-Garcia where he remains in ICE custody. Juan Morales Martinez, an illegal alien from Guatemala, was arrested after a vehicle crash near Westfield, IL where he was a passenger. Early reports of the vehicle crash show two fatalities (a county board member and his wife). Police also found an extended magazine and ammunition in the vehicle. On October 25, ICE lodged a detainer on Morales Martinez. On October 27, ICE arrested Morales after his release from the Clark County Jail. The jail did not cooperate with ICE, but ICE officers suspected his release and performed an enforcement action outside. He has now been removed from the United States. Amilcar Waldo Gonzalez-Jimenez, an illegal alien from Mexico, was arrested and convicted for 1 count of driving under the influence and domestic battery and 2 counts of criminal sexual assault. ICE's detainer for Gonzalez-Jimenez was not honored. On November 13, ICE arrested Gonzalez-Jimenez. Juan Alberto Caro Marin, an illegal alien from Mexico, was arrested and convicted of aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim/family and sentenced to 6 years in Illinois Department of Corrections. ICE's detainer for Caro Marin was not honored. On November 9, ICE arrested Caro Marin where he is currently in ICE custody. Jose Manuel Fuentes-Vargas, an illegal alien from Mexico, was arrested for domestic battery, violation of protection order, and convicted of sexual assault of a victim less than 13 years of age. ICE's detainer for Fuentes-Vargas was not honored. On October 30, ICE arrested Fuentes-Vargas where he is currently in ICE custody. Leonardo Ignot-Osto, an illegal alien from Mexico, has illegally entered the U.S. at least four times. Ignot has a lengthy criminal history dating back to a December 27, 2010, conviction for theft in Cook County. Most recently on September 18, 2025, Cook County convicted Ignot for child abduction/lure child/victim for a child less than 17 years of age, sentencing him to 1 year imprisonment. Despite an Immigration Detainer lodged September 23, 2025, with the Cook County Jail, Ignot was released. ICE was able to locate and apprehend Ignot and on November 19, 2025, he was removed from the U.S. Jaime Mandujano-Nunez, an illegal alien from Mexico, was sentenced to 17 years imprisonment in Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), after his February 9, 2012, conviction for Predatory Criminal Sex Assault of a Child in Cook County. On December 11, 2024, ERO Chicago lodged multiple Immigration Detainers with IDOC. However, on an unknown date, the IDOC released Mandujano back into the community without honoring ICE's detainers. Mandujano was located and apprehended by ICE and on November 15, 2025, ICE removed him from the United States. Alfonso Batalla Garcia, an illegal alien from Mexico, with a criminal history including arrests for battery, carrying/possessing a firearm, battery with bodily harm, domestic battery, and Cook County ultimately convicted Batalla in 2001 for attempted murder, aggravated criminal sexual assault with bodily harm, and aggravated kidnapping, sentencing him to 30 years in Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). IDOC refused to honor ICE's Immigration Detainer and released Batalla on an unknown date. ICE was able to apprehend Batalla and removed him from the U.S. on November 5, 2025. Guillermo Garcia-Porcayo, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, was arrested by Chicago PD for aggravated battery with great bodily harm. Garcia was then convicted on February 9, 2018 in Cook County of attempted murder with intent to kill and sentenced to 12 years with the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). On July 2, 2018, ERO Chicago lodged an Immigration Detainer with IDOC. On June 25, 2025, IDOC released Garcia back into the community without honoring ICE's detainer. On July 15, 2025, ERO Chicago removed Garcia from the United States to Mexico. # # # DHS Unveils WOW.DHS.GOV: New Searchable Website Lets You Find Criminal Illegal Aliens Removed From Your Community 12/08/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs DHS Unveils WOW.DHS.GOV: New Searchable Website Lets You Find Criminal Illegal Aliens Removed From Your Community 70% of ICE arrests are of criminal illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the United States—this statistic doesn't even include foreign fugitives, gang members, terrorists, and human rights abusers WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced the launch of a new webpage, "Worst of the Worst" (wow.dhs.gov), which aggregates information on criminal illegal aliens arrested by DHS during enforcement operations since the start of the Trump Administration. The webpage allows visitors to search through some of the hundreds of thousands of criminal illegal aliens who have been arrested across all 50 states, with criminal histories that include homicide, assault, rape, drug trafficking, child molestation, cruelty toward a child, battery, and armed robbery, among other crimes. "This new Worst of the Worst webpage allows every American to see for themselves the criminal illegal aliens that we are arresting, what crimes they committed, and what communities we removed them from. This is all about transparency and showing results," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "As the media whitewashes the facts, day in and day out, our brave men and women of ICE risk their lives for the American people. Americans don't have to rely on the press for this information – with this transparent tool, they can see for themselves what public safety threats were lurking in their neighborhoods and communities." Under Secretary Noem's leadership, DHS has fulfilled President Trump's promise to carry out mass deportations – starting with the worst of the worst – including the thousands of criminal illegal aliens featured on the new webpage. The launch comes as sanctuary city and state leaders refuse to assist federal law enforcement in honoring federal immigration detainers, and as malicious lies and hoaxes, driven by hateful rhetoric from the mainstream media, continue to distort the work of the brave men and women of ICE and CBP. With assaults against officers up more than 1,150% and an unprecedented surge in vehicle ramming attacks, the page showcases the incredible work of our officers as they continue to remove violent criminals from our streets and protect American families. The new page will feature 10,000 arrests upon launch and the Department will continue to update the page. Some of the Worst of the Worst arrests featured on the page include: Yehia Elham Badawi, a 48-year-old criminal illegal alien from Egypt with an extensive rap sheet including robbery, aggravated assault, and multiple violent felonies stemming from a 1994 shootout that left a Philadelphia police officer seriously wounded. Nicol Alexandra Contreras-Suarez, a transgender criminal illegal alien from Colombia who is charged with the rape of a minor and stalking in New York. Jimmy Harry Velasquez Gomez, a twice deported criminal illegal alien from Honduras and repeat sex offender, convicted of indecent exposure in 2018 and now facing charges of cruelty toward a child and lewd or lascivious acts with a minor. Mehran Makari Saheli, a 56-year-old Iranian national convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm in Minneapolis. He is a former member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) with admitted connections to Hezbollah. Aldrin Guerrero-Munoz, a criminal illegal alien sentenced to 32 years in prison for the intentional murder of his 3-month-old son and convicted for assaulting a fellow inmate at Stillwater Prison. # # # Making New Orleans Safe Again: Operation Catahoula Crunch Arrests Even More Criminal Illegal Alien Rapists, Thieves, Gang Members, Human Smugglers, and Abusers 12/08/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs Making New Orleans Safe Again: Operation Catahoula Crunch Arrests Even More Criminal Illegal Alien Rapists, Thieves, Gang Members, Human Smugglers, and Abusers  DHS has made dozens of arrests in the Big Easy including a criminal illegal alien from Cuba convicted for forcible rape and aggravated battery WASHINGTON – Operation Catahoula Crunch, conducted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), continues to apprehend criminal illegal aliens in New Orleans, including Jorge Vierra-Serrano, a criminal illegal alien and convicted rapist from Cuba who attempted to evade justice by taking advantage of sanctuary laws. Jorge Vierra-Serrano, convicted for forcible rape and aggravated battery, and previously arrested for aggravated battery and a traffic offense. "DHS law enforcement continues to arrest rapists, thieves, human smugglers, domestic abusers, and child endangerers who sought sanctuary in New Orleans. Well, those days are over," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "President Trump and Secretary Noem have made it abundantly clear: criminal illegal aliens are NOT welcome in the U.S., even if liberal activists think they are. We will continue going after the worst of the worst across this nation until EVERY criminal illegal alien is arrested." Some of the worst of the worst offenders arrested in New Orleans so far include: Hander Bladimar Monrroy-Santiago, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, living in the U.S. illegally since 2022 on an expired work visa and previously arrested for smuggling of a person. Darlin Perdomo-Rodriguez, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras who has twice entered the country illegally, and previously arrested for simple battery, strangulation, and domestic abuse of a child. Anthony Jose Sarria-Gutierrez, a criminal illegal alien from Nicaragua, who is a known member of the 18th Street Gang and previously arrested for contributions to the delinquency of a juvenile. Carlos Arturo Padilla-Meza, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, with a final order of removal from 2013, convicted of domestic battery and previously arrested for a traffic offense. Willian Orlando Zuniga-Euceda, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, previously arrested for domestic abuse—battery, domestic abuse—child endangerment, and resisting arrest by failing to identify. Andres Vladimir Prieto-Rencoret, a criminal illegal alien from Chile, previously arrested for theft, aggravated flight from officer, and a child passenger restraint system violation. Ingres Estel Hernandez-Murillo, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, convicted of domestic abuse battery and previously arrested for trespassing. # # # While Americans Were Enjoying Their Weekends, ICE Law Enforcement Was Hard at Work Arresting Gang Members, Pedophiles, and Drug Traffickers 12/08/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs While Americans Were Enjoying Their Weekends, ICE Law Enforcement Was Hard at Work Arresting Gang Members, Pedophiles, and Drug Traffickers  To see more worst of the worst arrested visit our new website, wow.dhs.gov, that allows you to see the sickos ICE law enforcement removed from your community WASHINGTON – While Americans were enjoying their weekend, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers were hard at work arresting the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from across the country including gang members, pedophiles, and drug traffickers. "While Americans across the country were enjoying their weekends and holiday shopping, ICE law enforcement was hard at work arresting pedophiles, gang members, and drug traffickers," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "Today, we launched a worst of the worst website, so every American can see for themselves the criminal illegal aliens that we are arresting, what crimes they committed, and what communities we removed them from. This holiday season, make sure to thank law enforcement officers for all they do to make America safe again." Some worst of the worst arrests this weekend include: Cesar Ramos-Cruz, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, convicted for indecent liberties with a child in Alamance County, North Carolina. Jose Antonio Rodas-Ortes, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, convicted for sex offense- third degree in Hagerstown, Maryland. Ernesto Espinosa-Hernandez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for sexual abuse in Bronx, New York. Rodrigo Roman Basantes, a criminal illegal alien from Ecuador, convicted for sexual assault - victim less than 13 and endangering the welfare of a child – sexual conduct in Hudson County, New Jersey. Roberto Guerrero-Lopez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for abandoning or endangering a child (intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or with criminal negligence) in Burnet, Texas. Geilond Vido-Romero, a criminal illegal alien from Venezuela and Tren de Aragua gang member, convicted for escape of a prisoner. Edward Roberts, a criminal illegal alien from Jamaica, convicted for aid and abet second degree unintentional murder in Chisago County, Minnesota. Son Kim Lam, a criminal illegal alien from Vietnam, convicted for robbery in Los Angeles, California. Fernando Menocal-Rosado, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted for drug trafficking, cocaine-smuggling, and burglary in Miami, Florida. Oscar Carrete, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance in Navarro County, Texas. Ge Her, a criminal illegal alien from Laos, convicted of sex conduct third degree force or coercion in Ramsey County, Minnesota. Luis Alfredo Valero-Salinas, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, convicted for voyeurism in Catlettsburg, Kentucky. Dennies Gutierrez, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted for cocaine/sell/manufacture/ deliver/possess with intent, larceny, and burglary in Miami, Florida. German Oswaldo Secaida, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, convicted for sexual exploitation of a minor in Salt Lake City, Utah. Pablo Calderon-Ramirez, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, convicted for driving while impaired in Gaston County, North Carolina. # # # DHS Arrests New Jersey Twins who Threatened to Shoot ICE Officers "On Sight" and Hang Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin 12/09/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs DHS Arrests New Jersey Twins who Threatened to Shoot ICE Officers "On Sight" and Hang Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin Our ICE law enforcement officers are facing an 8,000% increase in death threats as they risk their lives to arrest the worst of the worst from American neighborhoods WASHINGTON – This morning, a pair of twins in Absecon, New Jersey, threatened to kill Department of Homeland Security (DHS) DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin and called to "shoot ICE on sight" on social media. This morning, DHS and the Absecon Police Department SWAT team executed a search and arrest warrant for U.S. citizens Ricardo Antonio Roman-Flores and Emilio Roman-Flores. Emilio Roman-Flores is being charged with unlawful possession of an assault weapon, possession of prohibited weapons, conspiracy terroristic threats, criminal coercion, threats, and cyber harassment. Emilio Roman-Flores Ricardo Antonio Roman-Flores is charged with conspiracy terroristic threats. Ricardo Antonio Roman-Flores "Let this be a warning to anyone who dares threaten or attack our brave law enforcement officers," said Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons. "We will find you, we will arrest you, and we will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law. We are NOT afraid of you. The extreme rhetoric of the news media, sanctuary politicians, and activists is leading directly to our law enforcement officers facing an 8,000% increase in death threats against them. If you threaten our law enforcement or DHS officials, we will hunt you down and you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law." Both twins are American citizens. They are currently being held by the Absecon Police Department in New Jersey and facing federal charges. # # # ICE Arrests Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles, Armed Robbers, and Drug Traffickers 12/09/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs ICE Arrests Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles, Armed Robbers, and Drug Traffickers See the sickos who have been lurking in your community on our new webpage wow.dhs.gov WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from across the country including pedophiles, armed robbers, and drug traffickers.   "Americans may be busy with Christmas parties and shopping, but the mission to arrest and deport criminal illegal aliens never stops – and neither does ICE law enforcement," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "Every day, our law enforcement are removing the worst of the worst from across our nation. Just yesterday, ICE arrested pedophiles, armed robbers, and drug traffickers. Thanks to our new website, Americans can see for themselves the criminal illegal aliens that we are arresting and removing from their communities."  Yesterday's arrests include: Juan Aucenjio-Natalio, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of indecency with a child by exposure in Fort Bend County, Texas. Phathana Phouthavong, a criminal illegal alien from Laos, convicted of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 in Lowell, Massachusetts. Ernesto Leonardo Mercado-Mejia, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, convicted of assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, and carrying a concealed weapon on person in Santa Maria, California. Salvador Flores-Castellenos, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of robbery and assault with a firearm on person in Fresno, California. Miguel Angel Rodriguez-Ramos, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of sale of cocaine in Randolph, North Carolina. # # # DHS Releases Details on Criminal Illegal Alien Who Shot Four Police Officers and a Civilian in Two Shootings in Omaha 12/09/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs DHS Releases Details on Criminal Illegal Alien Who Shot Four Police Officers and a Civilian in Two Shootings in Omaha Juan Ayala Ramos was previously arrested for strangulation, burglary, and possession of a stolen firearm WASHINGTON –– The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that Juan Ayala Ramos, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, shot and seriously injured a 61-year-old civilian and four Omaha police officers during two separate shootings in Omaha, Nebraska. Juan Ayala Ramos  According to local reports, Ayala Ramos was suspected of randomly shooting and critically injuring 61-year-old Michael Kasper while he was loading groceries into his vehicle outside of an Omaha grocery store on December 3. Police pursued Ayala Ramos after tracking his vehicle to a QuikTrip gas station where he barricaded himself inside of a bathroom stall. Body camera shows he then exited the stall and fired at officers who were near the bathroom's entryway. Body camera footage from the shootout shows Ayala Ramos aiming at officers with his weapon, courtesy of the Omaha Police Department. During the altercation, police returned fire and fatally shot Ayala Ramos. Four officers were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. "This violent criminal illegal from El Salvador shot four police officers and a 61-year-old man in cold blood in Omaha on December 3. Despite multiple previous criminal arrests, he remained at large in American communities," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "DHS sends our condolences to Michael Kasper, who is in serious condition, and all officers involved in these horrific attacks and prayers for a full recovery. We are thankful for the Omaha Police Department for their brave actions to stop this criminal's shooting rampage." His criminal history includes charges for assault by strangulation in 2019 and arrested for burglary and possession of a stolen firearm in 2021. In June 2007, Ayala-Ramos entered the U.S illegally as an unaccompanied minor. Later that year, an immigration judge administratively closed his removal case. According to the Omaha Police Department, a total of six officers were involved with the shooting, including: Sergeant Emilio Luna, Gang Unit: 11 years of service, sustained a gunshot wound to his foot. Detective Brock Rengo, Assault Unit: 8 years of service, sustained a grazing gunshot wound to his leg. Detective Jordan Brandt, Gang Unit: 15 years of service, sustained a gunshot wound to his leg. Detective Christopher Brown, Gang Unit: 19 years of service, sustained a shrapnel injury to his foot. Detective Kyle Graber, Gang Unit: 11 years of service. Sergeant Jonathon Holtrop, Uniform Patrol Bureau: 17 years of service. # # # Thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem, More than 2.5 Million Illegal Aliens Left the U.S. 12/10/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs Thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem, More than 2.5 Million Illegal Aliens Left the U.S. DHS is shattering records with more than 605,000 deportations and 1.9 self-deportations WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced historic progress in securing the homeland, highlighting a year of record-breaking achievement of more than 2.5 million illegal aliens leaving the U.S. Since January 20, 2025, DHS enforcement operations have resulted in more than 605,000 deportations. DHS has prioritized removing the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens as part of the Trump Administration's efforts to return law and order to the United States. Additionally, thanks to the comprehensive efforts of DHS law enforcement, 1.9 million illegal aliens have voluntarily self-deported since January 2025. We encourage all illegal aliens to use the CBP Home app to get a free flight home for Christmas and $1,000. "The Trump Administration is shattering historic records with more than 2.5 million illegal aliens leaving the U.S. DHS has deported more than 605,000 illegal aliens and another 1.9 million have self-deported. Since January 20, DHS has arrested more than 595,000 illegal aliens," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "Illegal aliens are hearing our message to leave now. They know if they don't, we will find them, we will arrest them, and they will never return." President Trump and Secretary Noem unleashed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to carry out targeted operations to remove criminal illegal aliens. Additionally, President Trump delivered the most secure border in history.  The rapid decline in the illegal immigrant population is already being felt nationwide, from reduced strain on public services to a resurgence in local job markets. # # # ICE Arrests Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles, Violent Assailants, and Drug Traffickers 12/10/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs ICE Arrests Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles, Violent Assailants, and Drug Traffickers DHS launched wow.dhs.gov, a website allowing Americans to see the arrests of criminals from their communities WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announces the arrest of more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from across the country including pedophiles, violent assailants, and drug traffickers. "This Christmas season, we are grateful for our law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to make America safe again. Just yesterday, they arrested pedophiles, violent thugs, and drug traffickers," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "DHS launched wow.dhs.gov, a website providing detailed information about some of the criminal illegal aliens we are arresting, what crimes they committed, and what communities we removed them from. Americans can rejoice this Christmas that these criminals are out of their neighborhoods." Yesterday's arrests include: Dagoberto Cortes-Mejia, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of arranging to meet a minor in Los Angeles, California. Juan Maximino Meda-Sanchez, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, with a felony conviction for aggravated assault with intent to cause serious bodily injury in Newark, New Jersey. Fardin Sharifipour, a criminal illegal alien from Afghanistan, convicted of felony burglary second degree illegal entry-dwelling in Saratoga County, New York. Pablo Jacinto-Torres, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of possession with intent crystal meth in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Yerandi Garcia-Guerrero, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of drug trafficking in Madison County, Mississippi. # # # Sanctuary State Refuses ICE Detainer for Criminal Illegal Alien Who Caused a Multi-Car Pile Up Involving a School Bus While Driving a Semi-Truck on a Washington Highway 12/11/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs Sanctuary State Refuses ICE Detainer for Criminal Illegal Alien Who Caused a Multi-Car Pile Up Involving a School Bus While Driving a Semi-Truck on a Washington Highway This criminal illegal alien has a criminal history of multiple DUIs, possession of a controlled substance, and two prior removals from the U.S. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer for Juan Hernandez-Santos, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico who is accused of causing a wreck while driving an 18-wheeler that slammed into another vehicle, causing a six-car pile-up, including with a school bus on the morning of December 4, 2025, in Lacey, Washington. Local authorities did not honor the ICE detainer due to sanctuary policies, and he was subsequently released from custody. The crash reportedly resulted in three individuals being hospitalized. According to local reports, state authorities say Hernandez-Santos did not possess a commercial driver's license, yet was operating a semi-truck when he caused the pile-up. "This dangerous illegal alien has a criminal history including multiple DUIs, possessing a controlled substance, and two prior removals from the U.S. He was a walking public safety threat and illegally was driving a massive 18-wheeler when he caused a six-car pile-up involving a school bus on the highway in Washington," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "Thankfully, no children were in the bus. This story could have had a very different tragic ending. The sanctuary politicians in Washington failed once again to protect American citizens by refusing to honor our ICE arrest detainer." On February 24, 2005, United States Border Patrol (USBP) removed Hernandez-Santos to Mexico. He illegally re-entered—a felony—and was removed again from the U.S. June 7, 2006. On an unknown date, and at an unknown place, he re-entered the United States for a third time. His previous criminal history includes: On May 24, 2008, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office arrested Hernandez-Santos for driving without a license. He was arrested again just one month later, on June 7, 2008, in California for driving under the influence and a hit-and-run with property damage. On November 2, 2018, he was charged with possession of a controlled substance. On February 24, 2020, the Los Angeles Police Department arrested Hernandez for driving under the influence In recent months, we've seen a disturbing pattern of criminal illegal aliens driving commercial vehicles on American roads, directly threatening public safety and resulting in senseless loss of life. DHS law enforcement has arrested hundreds of illegal aliens driving commercial vehicles despite having no legal status in the U.S. In October, Secretary Kristi Noem announced that a successful 287(g) operation resulted in the arrest of 146 illegal alien truck drivers. ICE also arrested 91 illegal aliens driving 18-wheelers in Indiana in October.   In November, ICE arrested Akhror Bozorov, a criminal illegal alien from Uzbekistan wanted in his origin country for belonging to a terrorist organization, in Kansas. He was working as a commercial truck driver despite no legal status in the U.S. In August, ICE lodged an arrest detainer for a criminal illegal alien—Harjinder Singh—following his arrest for three counts of vehicular homicide while driving a semi-truck in Florida. 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. # # # More Than 10,000 Illegal Aliens Arrested in Sanctuary Los Angeles Since DHS Launched Operations in June 12/11/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs More Than 10,000 Illegal Aliens Arrested in Sanctuary Los Angeles Since DHS Launched Operations in June Some of the worst of the worst arrested in Los Angeles include murderers, kidnappers, sexual predators, and armed carjackers WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have made more than 10,000 arrests of illegal aliens—including murderers, kidnappers, sexual predators, and armed carjackers—in Los Angeles, California since June 2025. This success of this operation is in spite of violent rioters who assaulted our law enforcement, threw rocks and Molotov cocktails at them, and attempted to obstruct lawful arrests of criminal illegal aliens. "In the face of violence from rioters and demonization by sanctuary politicians, DHS law enforcement has made over 10,000 arrests in Los Angeles since operations began in June. Some of the most heinous criminal illegal aliens arrested include murderers, kidnappers, sexual predators, and armed carjackers," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass failed the people of California. They let these criminals roam free. Thanks to our brave law enforcement, California is safer with these thugs off their streets. Instead of thanking our law enforcement for removing criminals from their communities, Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass repeatedly demonized our brave law enforcement during these operations." Since operations began in Los Angeles, DHS has arrested the worst of the worst including: Alireza Hashemi, a criminal illegal alien from Iran, convicted of rape, aggravated assault, domestic violence, burglary, and driving under the influence. Andres Velasquez-Ocampo, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of armed carjacking, vehicle theft, and vandalism. Juan Carlos Tamayo, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of homicide, conspiracy to commit homicide, and multiple counts of attempted murder. Ambartsoum Pogosium, a criminal illegal alien from Armenia, convicted of kidnapping, homicide, fraud, burglary, larceny, and forgery. Rene Reyes-Miranda, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of a sex offense against a child, sex offender registration violation, harassing communication, cocaine possession, robbery, burglary, larceny, probation violation, property crimes, possession of stolen property, and possession of burglary tools. Akop Jack Kantrozyan, a criminal illegal alien from Armenia, convicted of identity theft, burglary, multiple counts of conspiracy to commit a crime, larceny, multiple counts of fraud, receiving stolen property, shooting at an inhabited dwelling/vehicle, possession of a firearm, grand theft of access cards, violation of parole, battery, and conspiracy to defraud the United States. Everado Garcia Martinez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of vehicle theft, armed carjacking, and amphetamine possession. Jose Manuel Perfecto Hernandez Corrales, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of possession of stolen property and attempting to import methamphetamine into the U.S. Yonic Telles-Sosa, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico who has been previously removed from the United States FIVE times and a final order of removal from 2013, convicted three times of knowingly and unlawfully entering the United States, robbery, marijuana possession, and aggravated sexual assault of a child. Mohamed Chekchekani, a criminal illegal alien from Kenya, convicted of facilitating interstate commerce in aid of a racketeering enterprise, larceny, stolen property, and drug possession. # # # ICE Nabs Illegal Alien with 14 Convictions in Sanctuary California as Law Enforcement Targets the Worst of the Worst 12/11/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs ICE Nabs Illegal Alien with 14 Convictions in Sanctuary California as Law Enforcement Targets the Worst of the Worst Ana Lizbeth Lopez-De Reyes' criminal history includes criminal threats, burglary, dissuading or intimidating a witness or victim, cruelty towards a child, hit-and-run, and fraud WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announces the arrest of more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from across the country including those convicted of cruelty towards a child, molestation of a minor, assault with a deadly weapon, and a criminal with more than 14 convictions in sanctuary California. "Sanctuaries like California RELEASE criminal illegal aliens back onto the streets to victimize more innocent Americans. For example, ICE arrested Ana Lizbeth Lopez-De Reyes who has FOURTEEN CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS including cruelty toward a child, burglary, fraud, and hit-and-run. We are calling on sanctuary politicians to stop this madness and turn criminals over to ICE," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "Other criminal illegal aliens arrested yesterday include pedophiles, abusers, and other violent thugs. Americans can now see the dirtbags we are removing from their communities on wow.dhs.gov. 70% of ICE arrest are of illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the U.S." Yesterday's arrests include: Ana Lizbeth Lopez-De Reyes, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted FOURTEEN TIMES for crimes including criminal threats, burglary, dissuading or intimidating a witness or victim, cruelty towards a child, hit-and-run, and fraud in San Francisco, California. Darwin Antonio Chicas-Amaya, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, convicted of molestation of a minor in Marion, Indiana. Aleksandr Baiturin, a criminal illegal alien from Russia, convicted of assault with a deadly weapon causing great bodily harm in Los Angeles, California. Juan Garza-De Leon, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of assault on a family/house member impeding breath/circulation in Harris County, Texas. Constantino Sanchez-Nepomuseno, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person in the U.S. Southern District Court of Mississippi in Newark, New Jersey. # # # Secretary Noem Announces $1 Billion in FEMA Funding for Georgia 12/11/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs Secretary Noem Announces $1 Billion in FEMA Funding for Georgia  This funding will repair and restore critical public infrastructure across Georgia WASHINGTON – The United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced that more than $1 billion in federal funding is now available to communities and healthcare facilities in Georgia. This funding is available as part of FEMA’s Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation grant programs.  “This investment will repair and restore critical public infrastructure across Georgia, including schools, public safety facilities, utilities, and community services,” said Senior Official Performing the Duties of Administrator Karen Evans. “Georgia communities are rebuilding stronger, and today’s approvals show this Administration’s commitment to streamlining assistance and ensuring accountability.” Here is some of the notable FEMA funding provided to state and local communities: $671 million for emergency protective measures taken by Georgia healthcare facilities including the employment of nurses and clinical care staff, sanitization efforts, personal protective equipment, and testing supplies for the COVID-19 pandemic. $350 million for more than 140 Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby recovery projects including: $140 million to remove debris across more than 20 local jurisdictions. $179 million for emergency protective measures taken by local governments, electric cooperatives, and universities. $17 million to repair roads, bridges, and culverts across more than 20 municipalities. $6.3 million to repair public buildings and facilities in nearly 30 communities. $2.6 million to two cities and four electric cooperatives for repairs to public utilities including utility poles, transformers, and electrical lines. $1.8 million in Hazard Mitigation projects including: $1.2 million to eliminate repetitive flood risks for the city of Richmond Hill. $229,000 to provide generators statewide. # # # Catahoula Crunch Continues Cracking Down on Criminal Illegal Aliens in New Orleans 12/11/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs Catahoula Crunch Continues Cracking Down on Criminal Illegal Aliens in New Orleans Recent arrests in the Big Easy include criminal illegal alien Rollin' 30s gang member, convicted pedophiles, and drunk drivers WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues its pursuit to remove the worst of the worst offenders in the New Orleans area, arresting more than 250 criminal illegal aliens since the launch of Operation Catahoula Crunch on December 3, 2025. "For too long, the sanctuary policies of New Orleans have endangered the lives of the citizens and visitors of its beautiful city," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "It is asinine that the very politicians elected to serve the great people of New Orleans have allowed gang members, repeat offenders, sex criminals, and violent abusers to walk their streets and terrorize their citizens. DHS will continue arresting these scumbags until every criminal illegal alien has been removed from the streets of New Orleans." Worst of the worst arrests during Operation Catahoula Crunch include: Oscar Francisco Avila-Norales, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras and gang member with an active warrant out in Pennsylvania and a final order of removal from 2012, convicted for corruption of minors and retail theft. Transito Danieli Hernandez-Medina, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala previously deported in 1999, convicted for felony sexual battery of minor and failure to appear, and previously arrested for theft, driving while intoxicated, criminal trespass, using threatening language over the phone, and driving without a license. Allan Isel Funes-Enamorado, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras previously issued an order of removal, convicted for illegal entry and previously arrested for driving while intoxicated causing negligent injury. Fernando Enrique Hernandez, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras previously issued an order of removal and previously arrested for aggravated battery with a dangerous weapon, armed robbery, and resisting an officer. Roberto Pacheco-Dominguez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, who has illegally entered the United States at least four times and was previously arrested for simple battery. Rafael Campos-Villanueva, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, previously arrested for domestic abuse battery. Jesus Vazquez-Guillen, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, issued an order of removal in 2016 and previously arrested for urinating in public and disturbing the peace. Jose Alfredo Canales-Rodriguez, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, previously arrested for driving while intoxicated. Angel Alejandro Banales-Chavez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, previously arrested for obstruction of justice, resisting an officer, and engaging in a fistic encounter. # # # In Nebraska, DHS Arrests MS-13 Leader "Fantasma" Wanted in Quadruple Homicide 12/11/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs In Nebraska, DHS Arrests MS-13 Leader "Fantasma" Wanted in Quadruple Homicide This killer crossed the border illegally under the Biden Administration and was given a driver's license by Newsom's California WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released information regarding the arrest of a La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) terrorist organization member known as "Fantasma." The criminal illegal alien from Honduras, Gerson Emir Cuadra Soto, is wanted in his home country for a quadruple homicide and is allegedly a member of an assassination squad in Honduras. After being charged in Honduras in 2022 with firearms charges related to the quadruple homicide, Cuadra Soto allegedly bribed his way out of a Honduran jail. Cuadra Soto is alleged to have entered the United States illegally in 2022 by crossing the southern border and obtained a California driver's license. Thanks to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and our law enforcement partners, this criminal was arrested in Grand Island, Nebraska on December 8, 2025. "Gerson Emir Cuadra Soto, AKA 'Fantasma,' might think he's a ghost, but our heroic law enforcement found this hideous MS-13 murderer from Honduras hiding out in Nebraska. This sick monster was wanted for four homicides and involved in an assassination squad in Honduras. He bribed his way out of a prison in Honduras and thought he could hide in American communities. Think again," said Assistant Secretary McLaughlin. "Now thanks to our brave law enforcement, this cold-blooded killer is off our streets. President Trump and Secretary Noem will not allow MS-13 gang members to terrorize American citizens." On January 20, President Donald Trump signed the Designating Cartels and Other Organizations As Foreign Terrorist Organizations And Specially Designated Global Terrorists executive order, which designated MS-13 as a terrorist organization. Under Secretary Noem's leadership, DHS law enforcement is targeting the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens and terrorists, arresting them and removing them from the U.S. # # # ICE Arrests Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles, Sex Abusers, and Murderers 12/12/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs ICE Arrests Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles, Sex Abusers, and Murderers Visit wow.dhs.gov to see ICE arrests of criminal illegal aliens across the country WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from across the country including those convicted of felony second-degree sexual exploitation of a child, sexual assault of a disabled victim, and manslaughter. "Some of the disgusting animals arrested yesterday sexually abused children and disabled victims," said a DHS Spokesperson. "Sanctuary politicians protect these criminal illegal aliens and allow them to terrorize the citizens of this country. Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, we are prioritizing AMERICAN CITIZENS. We are getting the worst of the worst out of our neighborhoods and out of our country." Yesterday's arrests include: Carlos Gomez-Diaz, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for three counts of felony second-degree sexual exploitation of a child in Wake County, North Carolina. Rose Stanley, a criminal illegal alien from Liberia, convicted of sexual assault of a disabled/helpless victim in Somerset, New Jersey. Oswaldo Antonio Hollman, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, convicted of possession of child pornography in Laredo, Texas. Alonso Maciel Guadalupe, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of manslaughter in El Paso County, Texas. Mauro Humberto Lopez-Aleman, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of arson-business in San Juan, Puerto Rico. # # # ICE Arrests the Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles, Rapists, and Violent Thugs in Tim Walz's Sanctuary Minnesota 12/12/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs ICE Arrests the Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles, Rapists, and Violent Thugs in Tim Walz's Sanctuary Minnesota Operation Metro Surge targets the worst of the worst who flock to Minnesota because they know sanctuary politicians will protect them WASHINGTON — During Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, ICE has arrested more than 400 illegal aliens including pedophiles, rapists, and violent thugs. These vicious criminal illegal aliens were allowed to roam Minnesota's streets thanks to sanctuary policies. "ICE law enforcement officers have arrested more than 400 illegal aliens including pedophiles, rapists, and violent thugs since Operation Metro Surge began," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "Tim Walz and Jacob Frey failed to protect the people of Minnesota. They let these monsters and child predators roam free. Thanks to our brave law enforcement, Minnesota is safer with these thugs off their streets. Instead of thanking our law enforcement for removing criminals from their communities, Tim Walz and Jacob Frey continue to demonize our brave law enforcement." Below are some of the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens arrested by ICE in Operation Metro Surge: Ban Du La Sein, a 47-year-old criminal illegal alien from Burma who has been convicted of third-degree criminal sexual conduct using force or coercion in Nobles County. He was sentenced to four years in prison and 10 years of probation. Du La Sein has had a final order of removal since February 27, 2014. Vannaleut Keomany, a 59-year-old criminal illegal alien from Laos who was convicted of two counts of rape in Columbus, Ohio. He was sentenced to seven years in prison. Keomany has had a final order of removal since December 17, 2009. Sing Radsmikham, a 52-year-old criminal illegal alien from Laos who has been convicted of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct using force or coercion in Roseau County. He was sentenced to 18 months in prison and 10 years of probation. Radsmikham has had a final order of removal since March 30, 2004. Liban Ali Osman, a 43-year-old criminal illegal alien from Somalia who was convicted of robbery in Columbus, Ohio. He was sentenced to three years in prison. Osman has had a final order of removal since May 17, 2011. Tou Vang, a 42-year-old criminal illegal alien from Laos who was convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a child under 13. Vang has had a final order of removal since October 31, 2006. Por Moua, a 50-year-old criminal illegal alien from Laos who was convicted of first-degree great bodily harm and sentenced to 14 years and seven months; third-degree sexual conduct and sentenced to 18 months; sexual intercourse with a child (in California) and sentenced to 210 days; and false imprisonment (in California) and sentenced to a year and four months. Moua has had a final order of removal since October 31, 2000. Javier Bulmaro Turrubiartes, a 49-year-old criminal alien from Mexico, who has been arrested for soliciting children through electronic communication to engage in sexual conduct and convicted of hiring or agreeing to hire a child under 16 for prostitution, for which he was sentenced to 75 days in jail and 75 days of work-release. Somvang Phrachansiry, a 63-year-old criminal illegal alien from Laos, who was convicted of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. He was sentenced to a total of eight years and six months for these crimes. Phrachansiry has had a final order of removal since May 23, 2001. Angel Edwin Quiquintuna Capuz, a 26-year-old criminal illegal alien from Ecuador who was convicted of robbery in Columbus, Ohio, and sentenced to three years in prison. He's also been arrested for driving while intoxicated, assaulting a police officer, obstructing the legal process and disarming a peace officer. Joel Cuautle-Ocelotl, a 51-year-old criminal alien from Mexico who was convicted of third-degree assault with intent to cause physical injury in New York and driving while impaired in Minnesota. Cuautle-Ocelotl has had a final order of removal since February 3, 2010; the order was reinstated on May 12, 2012, and November 4, 2020. # # # Criminal Illegal Alien Viciously Bites ICE Officer While Resisting Arrest in Louisiana 12/12/2025 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs Criminal Illegal Alien Viciously Bites ICE Officer While Resisting Arrest in Louisiana Our officers are facing a 1150% increase in assaults against them as they remove the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today condemned a gross attack on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Tullos, Louisiana, after Maximiliano Perez-Perez, a criminal illegal alien, savagely bit the officer's hand while resisting arrest. He is facing charges for assaulting law enforcement. Wounds caused from bite attack on ICE officer  During the arrest, Perez-Perez attempted to flee by pushing officers. He used his teeth as a weapon and clamped down on an ICE officers' hand, breaking the skin and drawing blood.  Perez-Perez entered the United States at an unknown date and time and without being inspected or paroled by an immigration officer. "This criminal illegal alien is being charged with assault after he savagely bit a law enforcement officer in an attempt to evade arrest. DHS law enforcement is facing a 1,150% increase in assaults against them and an 8,000% increase in death threats. This is the reality of what our ICE officers are facing every day as they go to work to simply do their job and enforce the law," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "Many of these assaults, including biting and vehicle rammings, are happening as a direct result of sanctuary politicians encouraging illegal aliens to evade arrest." Maximiliano Perez-Perez Our law enforcement officers are facing a more than 1150% increase in assaults against them. We are once again calling on sanctuary politicians, agitators, and the media to turn the temperature down and stop calling for violence and resistance against ICE law enforcement. This dangerous encouraging of illegal aliens to evade arrest comes after sanctuary politicians held webinars and provided resources and tips for how to openly defy ICE: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hosted a webinar in February providing tips for illegal aliens to evade arrests at homes, workplaces, or in public. Dan Goldman posted an online video calling on illegal aliens to make a plan for ICE encounters. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued multilingual flyers and online resources advising illegal aliens on how to evade arrest. California Governor Gavin Newsom released guides and sanctuary laws advising illegal aliens how to recognize ICE, block entry, and defy arrest. # # # 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