Tag: u_s_department_of_homeland_security

ICE Arrests Rapists, Violent Assailants and Drug Traffickers in Latest Sweep

21 Oct 2026 3:26 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

ICE announced arrests of five criminal illegal aliens convicted of rape, assault with a firearm, drug distribution and DUI, as Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin praised officers for making America safe again.

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DHS Launches Crackdown on Illegal Aliens Accused of Stealing SNAP Benefits

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

DHS says ICE has arrested five illegal aliens accused of fraudulently accessing SNAP benefits, calling the arrests the first wave of a sustained, large-scale anti-fraud operation.

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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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Florida Woman Sentenced to 15 Months for Assaulting ICE, CBP and Highway Patrol Officers

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

Jennifer Susan Cruz was sentenced to 15 months in prison for punching a Florida trooper and kicking an ICE officer and a CBP officer during a Jacksonville immigration operation in January.

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DHS Highlights ICE Arrests of Convicted Sex Offenders and Violent Criminals in North Carolina

20 Oct 2026 2:01 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

DHS names five men arrested by ICE across North Carolina, including a registered sex offender convicted on 16 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, as Mullin vows deportations "save lives."

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Mullin, CBP Commissioner Scott Tour Arizona Cargo Facility, Highlight Contraband Fight

19 Oct 2026 5:42 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott toured a Phoenix Sky Harbor cargo inspection facility, where officers screen imports for drugs, counterfeit goods and other threats.

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DHS Highlights ICE Arrests of Illegal Aliens with Violent Criminal Histories in Kansas

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

DHS names five illegal aliens arrested by ICE in Kansas, including men convicted of murder, rape, indecent liberties with a child and fentanyl distribution, as Secretary Mullin credits Trump's leadership.

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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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Minnesota Jury Convicts Illegal Alien of Attempted Child Pornography After HSI Investigation

16 Oct 2026 10:03 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Alejandro Rojas Garcia was found guilty of attempted production of child pornography after HSI and Stillwater police searched his apartment, finding hidden cameras and a storage device concealed inside a crucifix.

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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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DHS: ICE Arrests Sex Offender Illegal Alien Released by Oregon Sanctuary Officials

15 Oct 2026 2:32 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Homeland Security Investigations and ERO arrested Victor Soseia Hachipan in Keizer, Oregon, after Marion County refused an ICE detainer and subpoena, requiring a federal court order.

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DHS Science and Technology Directorate Releases First Open-Source NG911 Test Code Repository

15 Oct 2026 12:12 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

DHS S&T and partners release the first open-source NG911 test code repository, offering free scripts to help agencies verify interoperability across 5,748 U.S. 911 platforms.

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HSI Arrests Naturalized Citizen for Illegally Voting in New Jersey Before Naturalization

15 Oct 2026 11:46 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Lizbeth Almonte-Rosa, a naturalized U.S. citizen from the Dominican Republic, was arrested by HSI Newark and the FBI for voting by an alien in New Jersey's 2022 elections.

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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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ICE Arrests Romanian Couple Charged in Multi-State Jewelry Theft Spree

13 Oct 2026 3:32 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Rudi and Mirabela Lacatusu face grand larceny charges after Nassau County police say they stole necklaces in at least 14 thefts across four states; ICE now holds them.

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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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DHS Warns of Human Trafficking Risks During Halloween Season

13 Oct 2026 1:08 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking urges parents to chaperone trick-or-treaters, avoid forced-labor goods, and learn coercion warning signs ahead of Halloween.

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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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Trump Names Katie Zacharia Press Secretary as ICE Shooting Fallout Grows and Hurricane Isaias Hits Florida

11 Oct 2026 9:13 a.m.

DHS says ICE will not pause New York enforcement after the Bronx shooting of Oscar Belgal, while New York officials demand bodycam footage and an end to operations.

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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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