Tag: homeland_security_investigations
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Tennessee Man Charged After HSI Probe Into Threats to Kill ICE Officers
A Knoxville man faces two counts of interstate threats after allegedly posting calls on BlueSky to "bear spray ICE" and "kill the ICE military police," DHS says.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues David KerrHomeland Security InvestigationsICEinterstate threatsMarkwayne MullinKnoxvilleBlueSkyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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HSI Arrests Three-Time Deported Alien Accused of Assaulting ICE Officer With Vehicle
Jesus Israel Garcia-Cobarruvias, deported three times, was arrested in Martinez, California, accused of driving at ICE officers, injuring one, and damaging a government vehicle.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Homeland Security InvestigationsU.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementJesus Israel Garcia-CobarruviasMarkwayne MullinMartinez, CaliforniaDepartment of Homeland Securityillegal alienU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Senegalese Legal Permanent Resident Arrested for Voting Illegally in New Jersey Elections
HSI and FBI arrest Sanata Coulibaly, a Senegalese legal permanent resident, for allegedly voting in three New Jersey general elections and unlawfully procuring naturalization.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Sanata Coulibalyvoting by an alienHomeland Security InvestigationsFederal Bureau of InvestigationNew JerseyMarkwayne Mullinnon-citizen voter registrationU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Filipino Alien Pleads Guilty to Illegal Voting in Pennsylvania After HSI Probe
Evelyn Novelles Miller, a Philippine-born lawful permanent resident in Lehigh County, pleaded guilty to illegally voting in the 2024 election after an HSI Allentown and FBI investigation.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Illegal VotingHomeland Security InvestigationsEvelyn Novelles MillerLehigh County Pennsylvania2024 ElectionMarkwayne MullinFederal Bureau of InvestigationU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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ICE Arrests Mexican National Charged With Illegal Voting in 2015 Elections
Homeland Security says ICE's HSI El Paso arrested Ludwig Uriel Espejo-Carrillo, a Mexican alien, on administrative charges of unlawful voting and false claim to U.S. citizenship over 2015 ballots.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentElectionLegalSocial Issues U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityImmigration and Customs EnforcementHomeland Security Investigationsvoter fraudLudwig Uriel Espejo-CarrilloMarkwayne MullinEl Paso
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Mexican National Sentenced to 40 Years for Murders of Couple and Their Unborn Child in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
Benjamin Madrigal-Birrueta, 25, was sentenced to 40 years for the 2022 murders of Cesar Murillo, his pregnant wife Maira Hernandez and their unborn child at a Yakima ranch during a drug trafficking conspiracy.
Law EnforcementLegalDrug TraffickingViolent CrimeUSAMexico Benjamin Madrigal-BirruetaCesar MurilloMaira Sofia HernandezYakima, Washingtondrug trafficking conspiracyHomeland Security InvestigationsmurderFBI
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DHS Secretary Mullin Hosts FEMA Roundtable, Meets Angel Family in Nebraska
Mullin discussed FEMA disaster relief streamlining in Omaha and met the family of Sarah Root, whose killer was extradited and sentenced to 21 years.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentCongressLegalSocial IssuesDisasters Markwayne MullinFEMANebraskaSarah RootHomeland Security InvestigationsPete RickettsAngel FamilyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking Highlights Back-to-School Safety, Forced Labor Awareness in September Newsletter
DHS newsletter urges back-to-school vigilance against trafficking, notes 28 million in forced labor globally, and reports 153 arrests in Atlanta's Operation Red Card ahead of the World Cup.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentLegalEducationMiddle EastSport Human TraffickingCenter for Countering Human TraffickingForced LaborOperation Red CardHomeland Security InvestigationsSaudi ArabiaBlue CampaignU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Illegal Alien Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Over 90 Firearms
An illegal alien from Mexico, Samuel Rodrigo Melo Santos, pleaded guilty to firearms offenses after an ICE-assisted investigation revealed he bought 91 guns and 40,000 rounds of ammunition for illegal resale.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Samuel Rodrigo Melo SantosFirearms traffickingIllegal alienHomeland Security InvestigationsGuilty pleaMexicoCrime & JusticeU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Illegal Alien Charged with Child Sexual Exploitation and Firearms Offenses in North Carolina
An illegal alien from Mexico faces federal charges for child sexual exploitation and firearms offenses in North Carolina following an HSI investigation. Francisco Rosales Ortiz was indicted on 10 counts, with authorities vowing his removal after justice.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal Child Sexual ExploitationFirearms OffenseFrancisco Rosales OrtizHomeland Security InvestigationsGaston CountyNorth CarolinaCrimeU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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DHS and DOT Partner to Combat CDL Fraud and Enhance Road Safety
The Department of Homeland Security and Department of Transportation are partnering to crack down on fraudulent commercial driver’s license schools. This initiative targets illegal aliens receiving non-domiciled CDLs, aiming to enhance road safety and system integrity.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentTransportationLegalEducationSocial Issues U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Department of TransportationCommercial Driver's LicenseFraudHomeland Security InvestigationsFederal Motor Carrier Safety AdministrationRoad Safety
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DHS Boosts Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts with New Partnerships and Training
DHS enhances anti-human trafficking efforts with new HSI-USF partnership, a frontline awareness course, and an upcoming symposium. The Blue Campaign also marked its 16th anniversary, urging vigilance during major events like the World Cup.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesWorldFederal GovernmentEducationLegalEmployment and Labor Human TraffickingDHS Blue CampaignHomeland Security InvestigationsUniversity of South FloridaAnti-Human Trafficking SymposiumBRIGHT ProjectVictim SupportU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Federal Agents Tracking Critics, First Amendment Lawsuit
NPR reports Homeland Security agents tracked a man over an email to an ICE official, leading to a First Amendment lawsuit. It also covers an airport renaming, a primary win, and Medicare changes.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalEmployment and LaborEconomyFilm and TV David StreeverHomeland Security InvestigationsFirst AmendmentLawsuitImmigrationDonald J TrumpMedicareNPR Breaking NewsNPR
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Australian National Arrested for Alleged Illegal Voting in Federal Elections
An Australian Lawful Permanent Resident was arrested in Louisiana for allegedly illegally voting in 2022 and 2024 federal elections. Denise Nataly Migliore is accused of falsely claiming U.S. citizenship to cast ballots, facing federal charges and potential deportation.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElection Denise Nataly MiglioreU.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementHomeland Security InvestigationsLouisianaVoter FraudIllegal VotingAustralianU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Second Drug Trafficking Leader Sentenced to 96 Months for Fentanyl and Money Laundering
A New Jersey drug trafficking leader received a 96-month prison sentence for distributing fentanyl analogues and money laundering. The organization imported drugs from China and pressed them into counterfeit pills.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalEconomySocial Issues FentanylDrug TraffickingMoney LaunderingMichael ActionNewark, New JerseyHomeland Security InvestigationsCriminal JusticeFBI
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Senate Ethics Decision, Trump's Voting Appeal, LeBron James' Departure, Scientists Leaving U.S., HSI Tactics, and Voter Roll Challenges
NPR is reporting on the Senate Ethics Committee's dismissal of a complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego, President Trump's appeal on voting restrictions, and LeBron James leaving the Lakers. It also covers U.S. scientists seeking jobs abroad, HSI's controversial tactics, and…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessSportGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyArtificial IntelligenceLegal Ruben GallegoDonald TrumpLeBron JamesScientific ResearchHomeland Security InvestigationsVoter RegistrationSupreme CourtNPR Breaking NewsNPR
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Venezuelan Nationals Sentenced for Child Sex Trafficking in Texas
Two Venezuelan nationals, Giannys Alexandra Ramirez-Fernandez and Nelson Adrian Perez-Martinez, received prison sentences of 12.5 and 20 years respectively for child sex trafficking offenses in Texas, following an HSI investigation.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Child Sex TraffickingVenezuelaHomeland Security InvestigationsWestern District of TexasGiannys Alexandra Ramirez-FernandezNelson Adrian Perez-MartinezBiden AdministrationU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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11 Illegal Aliens Indicted in $1.4 Million Massachusetts Benefit Fraud Scheme
Eleven illegal aliens face charges in Massachusetts for a $1.4 million benefit fraud scheme involving SNAP and MassHealth, following a Homeland Security Investigations probe. Authorities vow continued efforts to combat such fraud.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyLegalSocial Issues Benefit FraudMassachusettsIllegal AliensHomeland Security InvestigationsSNAPMassHealthU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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DHS Arrests 15 Anti-ICE Rioters in Minnesota, Some Linked to Antifa
Homeland Security Investigations arrested 15 individuals in Minnesota, some with Antifa ties, on charges including conspiracy to impede officers and violence against federal law enforcement, with DHS vowing full prosecution for assaults on officers.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementConflictFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesGeneral Politics Homeland Security InvestigationsICEAntifaMinnesotaArrestsRiotsU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Newcastle Man Sentenced to Five Years for Laundering $100 Million in Fraud Proceeds
Geoffrey K. Auyeung of Newcastle, Washington, received a five-year prison sentence for laundering nearly $100 million in fraud proceeds. He used bank accounts and cryptocurrency to funnel funds from a fake oil and gas investment scheme to overseas fraudsters.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentWorldLegalFinancial MarketsEconomyFederal Government Geoffrey K. AuyeungMoney LaunderingCryptocurrencyFinancial FraudSeattleInvestment ScamHomeland Security InvestigationsU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Minnesota Residents Arrested in $21 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
Two Minnesota residents, Shamso Ahmed Hassan and Hanaan Mursal Yusuf, have been arrested for a $21 million Medicaid fraud scheme. They face charges including health care fraud and money laundering, stemming from a four-year operation involving false claims.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalEconomySocial Issues Shamso Ahmed HassanHanaan Mursal YusufMedicaid fraudMinnesotaHomeland Security InvestigationsFederal Bureau of InvestigationHealth Care FraudU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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DHS Seizes $6.4 Million in Cocaine from Crude Oil Tanker in Los Angeles Port
Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S. Coast Guard seized 500 pounds of cocaine, worth $6.4 million, from a crude oil tanker in the Port of Los Angeles, leading to arrests and highlighting ongoing efforts against drug smuggling.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentTransportation NarcoticsCocainePort of Los AngelesHomeland Security InvestigationsU.S. Coast GuardDrug SeizureTransnational CrimeU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Married ICE Officials Share Insights on Careers and Partnership
Senior ICE officials Michell Chase and Timothy Stone, a married couple, share their journey from meeting at ICE to their collaborative work, highlighting the demands and rewards of their careers in law enforcement.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementICEHomeland Security InvestigationsCareersMichell ChaseTimothy StoneU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Guatemalan National Sentenced for Interstate Child Sexual Abuse
A Guatemalan national unlawfully residing in Oregon received a 30-month federal prison sentence for sexually abusing a minor. Leonias Juber Ramos-Garcia traveled across state lines for the abuse, pleading guilty to illicit sexual conduct.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Leonias Juber Ramos-GarciaChild Sexual AbuseFederal PrisonOregonWashingtonProject Safe ChildhoodHomeland Security InvestigationsFBI
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Violent Sex Trafficking Ring Dismantled, DHS Emphasizes Mental Health Impact and Prevention
A violent sex trafficking ring in Alabama received nearly 120 years in sentences. The DHS highlights the deep mental health impacts on victims and the critical role of school staff in identifying and reporting exploitation.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEducationLegal Human TraffickingSex TraffickingHomeland Security InvestigationsBlue CampaignMental HealthAlabamaSentencingU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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79 Border-Related Cases Filed in Southern California This Week
Federal prosecutors in Southern California filed 79 border-related cases this week, including charges of assault, alien smuggling, reentry after deportation, and drug importation. Arrests include a U.S. citizen and citizens of Nicaragua and Mexico.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesMexicoFederal Government Southern District of Californiaborder-related crimesSan Ysidro Port of Entrydrug smugglinghuman smugglingOperation Take Back AmericaHomeland Security InvestigationsFBI
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Phoenix Man Pleads Guilty to Federal 'Kingpin' and Money Laundering Charges
Marcos Monarrez-Mendoza pleaded guilty to violating the federal “Kingpin” statute and money laundering. He faces a sentence of not less than 20 years and up to life in prison, and a fine of up to $2 million.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalMexicoSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentCriminal Justice Marcos Monarrez-MendozaPhoenixArizonadrug traffickingmoney launderingHomeland Security InvestigationsFederal Bureau of InvestigationFBI
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Southern California Prosecutors File 131 Border-Related Cases
Federal prosecutors in Southern California filed 131 border-related cases this week, including charges of bringing in aliens for financial gain, reentering the U.S. after deportation, and importation of controlled substances.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesMexicoFederal GovernmentCriminal Justice Southern District of CaliforniaSan Ysidro Port of Entryalien smugglingdrug importationillegal reentryHomeland Security InvestigationsOperation Take Back AmericaFBI