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ICE Arrests Pedophiles and Violent Assailants in Nationwide Sweep

20 Oct 2026 3:02 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested five criminal illegal aliens convicted of crimes including child sexual abuse, assault and child endangerment, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said.

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ICE Arrests Murderers, Rapists and Drug Traffickers in Weekend Sweep

19 Oct 2026 3:38 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 15 criminal illegal aliens over the weekend, including individuals convicted of murder, child sex offenses, rape and drug trafficking, DHS said.

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ICE Arrests More Than 100 Gang Members in Under a Week, Including MS-13 and Tren de Aragua Affiliates

19 Oct 2026 9:02 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

ICE arrested 131 gang-affiliated individuals from October 4 to 10, including 22 MS-13 and 13 Tren de Aragua affiliates, DHS said, bringing gang-related arrests to 12,018 since January 20, 2025.

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DHS Reports Record-Low FY 2026 Border Crossings as Mullin and Scott Tour Arizona Wall

16 Oct 2026 2:31 p.m.

Preliminary data show 98,708 southwest border apprehensions, a 95% drop from the Biden administration, and a 17th consecutive month with zero Border Patrol releases.

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DHS, DOT and Department of War Impose Drone Flight Restriction Along Southern Border

16 Oct 2026 2:02 p.m.

The temporary restriction bars unauthorized drones within one nautical mile north of the U.S.-Mexico border, from the surface to 400 feet, and took effect today.

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DHS Highlights Arrests of Tren de Aragua Gang Members in Georgia

16 Oct 2026 5:16 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

DHS names eight Tren de Aragua members arrested by ICE in Georgia, citing criminal histories including armed robbery and aggravated assault, and vows mass deportations.

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DHS Secretary Mullin Oversees Deportation Flights From Phoenix to Mexico

16 Oct 2026 4:13 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin oversaw deportation flights out of Phoenix, Arizona, removing Mexican nationals with criminal records including child sex offenses, drug trafficking and gang ties.

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ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles and Drug Traffickers in Nationwide Sweep

16 Oct 2026 1:07 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

ICE arrested five criminal illegal aliens convicted of crimes including first-degree murder, child pornography and cocaine distribution, as DHS credits President Trump with unleashing enforcement.

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ICE HSI Arrests Non-Citizen for Illegally Voting in 2024 Election

16 Oct 2026 10:46 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari was arrested by ICE HSI for allegedly falsely claiming U.S. citizenship to vote in the 2024 general election, facing two federal charges in Minnesota.

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ICE Arrests Five-Time Deported Felon During California Traffic Stop

15 Oct 2026 5:17 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Mario Jesus Valdez-Flores, a Mexican national deported five times with convictions for DUI and drug trafficking, was arrested in Kings Beach, California, and will remain in ICE custody pending removal.

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ICE Arrests Killers, Pedophiles and Violent Assailants, DHS Says

15 Oct 2026 4:46 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

ICE arrested five criminal illegal aliens convicted of DUI manslaughter, child sex offenses, child pornography and assault, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said, vowing continued enforcement under President Trump.

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ICE Arrests Cuban Lawful Permanent Resident for Illegally Voting in Missouri Elections

14 Oct 2026 3:31 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Andres Garcia, a Cuban LPR, was arrested by ICE HSI Kansas City and charged with two counts of voting by an alien in the 2022 and 2024 elections after voting in at least 15 elections over 20 years.

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ICE Arrests Pedophiles, Sexual Predators and Domestic Assailants in 'Worst of the Worst' Sweep

14 Oct 2026 2:46 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

ICE arrested five criminal illegal aliens convicted of crimes including sex with a minor, unlawful videotaping, assault and cocaine conspiracy, according to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.

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HSI Arrests Portuguese Lawful Permanent Resident Charged With Illegally Voting in Pennsylvania

13 Oct 2026 3:01 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Paulo Jorge Silva, a Lawful Permanent Resident from Portugal, was arrested in Philadelphia and charged with voting by an alien in the November 5, 2024 election, DHS said.

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ICE Arrests Murderers, Rapists and Drug Traffickers Over Columbus Day Weekend

13 Oct 2026 2:24 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

ICE arrested 20 criminal illegal aliens over Columbus Day weekend, including individuals convicted of murder, child sex offenses, rape, heroin distribution and drunk driving, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced.

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Trump Defends Russian Diesel Deal as Omar Calls Home Search Political Intimidation

13 Oct 2026 9:35 a.m.

Federal agents searched Omar's Washington home under a court-approved warrant in an immigration fraud investigation she denies, while four Republican senators and three Democrats urged Congress to block Russian oil imports.

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Federal Agents Search Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington-Area Home

12 Oct 2026 4:25 p.m.

Homeland Security Investigations executed the search, according to Omar's office, drawing a "deeply disturbing" response from House Democratic leadership.

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DHS Says New York Refused to Honor More Than 16,000 ICE Detainers

12 Oct 2026 11:48 a.m.

The department links the detainers to 52,503 criminal charges and convictions and blames Governor Kathy Hochul's sanctuary policies, while citing victims including Laken Riley and an 83-year-old Air Force veteran killed in a subway shove.

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Media Monitor: NPR Reports ICE Detained Immigrants at New Jersey Warehouse Amid Community Fear

11 Oct 2026 6:35 a.m. · Source: NPR

NPR reports ICE used a Roxbury, New Jersey warehouse to hold immigrant detainees, as residents in nearby Dover described fear and a contractor alleged pressure to avoid humane facilities.

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DHS Says ICE Deported Ten Criminal Illegal Aliens and Gang Members in Latest Enforcement Push

9 Oct 2026 3:47 p.m.

The removals include MS-13, Surenos and Tango Blast members convicted of murder, manslaughter, attempted murder, assault, robbery and drunk driving, according to Homeland Security.

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ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles and Rapists, DHS Says

9 Oct 2026 4:46 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says ICE arrested five criminal illegal aliens convicted of murder, child sexual abuse, rape and other crimes, vowing DHS will never apologize for putting American safety first.

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ICE Arrests Murderers, Sexual Predators and Kidnappers in Nationwide Sweep

8 Oct 2026 4:31 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

ICE arrested five criminal illegal aliens convicted of murder, statutory rape, abduction and drug offenses across New Jersey, Florida, Georgia, Virginia and Texas, DHS said.

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ICE Arrests Five Criminal Illegal Aliens in Two Sweeps, DHS Says

7 Oct 2026 12:31 p.m.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the arrests covered child sex offenses, money laundering, drug trafficking, animal abuse and weapons charges, and vowed removals will continue.

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ICE Arrests Nigerian Illegal Alien Who Exposed Himself While Canvassing for Pennsylvania Congressional Campaign

7 Oct 2026 3:53 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

DHS says ICE arrested Chimaobim Adedayo Igbojekwe, an illegal alien from Nigeria, after he exposed himself in public while working as a canvasser for congressional candidate Janelle Stelson in Pennsylvania.

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DHS Proposes $70,000 Fee for Foreign Student Work Program to Protect American Jobs

7 Oct 2026 9:02 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

DHS proposes a $70,000 fee for initial Optional Practical Training and $30,000 for subsequent OPT, aiming to curb fraud and protect U.S. workers.

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DHS Secretary Mullin Observes Deportation Flight Returning 100 Illegal Aliens to El Salvador

5 Oct 2026 5:31 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin watched a deportation flight leave Alexandria, Louisiana, carrying 100 Salvadoran illegal aliens convicted of crimes including murder, sexual assault and drunk driving.

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ICE Arrests Murderers, Child Rapists and Drug Traffickers Over Weekend, DHS Says

5 Oct 2026 1:31 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said ICE arrested 15 criminal illegal aliens over the weekend, including individuals convicted of murder, child rape, sexual assault and drug trafficking.

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DHS Report: Biden-Era ICE Arrested Only 8 of 104,000 National Security Overstay Leads

5 Oct 2026 1:01 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

A DHS inspector general report covering fiscal years 2021-2024 found ICE received over 3.1 million overstay leads, launched 496 investigations into national security cases and made just eight arrests.

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ICE Arrests Convicted Child Sex Offenders Across U.S., DHS Says

2 Oct 2026 6:31 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

ICE announced arrests of five convicted criminal illegal aliens, including men convicted of child rape and sexual abuse, in Boston, Pennsylvania, California and New York.

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DHS and DOJ Announce Federal Voter Fraud Charges Against Ten Non-Citizens in Minnesota

1 Oct 2026 5:16 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Ten lawful permanent residents from nine countries face federal charges of illegal voting and false claims of citizenship in Minnesota, following an HSI investigation, DHS and DOJ announce.

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