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ICE Houston deports 174 criminal aliens with 610 convictions to Mexico in March

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Houston field office has deported 174 criminal aliens to Mexico from March 17 to March 28.


ICE apprehends Dominican fugitive wanted for homicide in Boston

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the U.S. Marshals Service, arrested a fugitive from the Dominican Republic wanted for homicide.


Former Puerto Rico officer sentenced for child exploitation after ICE investigation

A former Puerto Rico police officer, Luis Javier Pérez-Badillo, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for the transportation of child pornography.


Phoenix court sentences human smuggling coordinator to 30 months in prison

Greiby Melissa Barcelo-Velasquez has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for her involvement in a scheme to smuggle over 100 Colombians into the United States.


Ellensburg man sentenced to 15 years for child pornography offenses

A man from Ellensburg, Washington, Aaron Dollarhide, was sentenced on March 26 to 180 months in federal prison for receiving child pornography.


Tucson man accused of naturalization fraud after child sexual abuse arrest

A Tucson man, Juan Antonio Ruiz, was indicted for naturalization fraud by a federal grand jury on March 18, following an inquiry led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.


OPINION: Endangered Species or Endangered Logic?

The past few months have exposed the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for what it has become—a powerful weapon for thwarting human activities and taking others’ property in all but title.


Florida little league coach sentenced to 10 years for child enticement

A Florida man, who served as a little league baseball coach in Dunnellon, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release.


ICE arrests Guatemalan man convicted of attempted murder in Maryland

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken Edvin Giovanni Ceron-Reyes, a 37-year-old illegal alien and Guatemalan citizen, into custody in Cumberland, Maryland.


Law enforcement agencies rescue trafficking victims in Wellmade flooring operation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with several law enforcement agencies, conducted a federal search warrant in Bartow County, Georgia, on March 26 as part of a criminal investigation.


ICE arrests Dominican national charged with serious offenses in Massachusetts

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a Dominican national, Gregori Thomas Romero, in Lawrence, Massachusetts on February 1st.


ICE arrests fugitive wanted for homicide in Dominican Republic

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), alongside federal partners from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), have apprehended a fugitive from the Dominican Republic who was wanted for homicide.


Chinese nationals sentenced for fraud in identity theft scheme targeting U.S. retailers

Four Chinese nationals involved in a significant identity theft scheme have been sentenced to federal prison.


ICE expands capacity by reusing Glades County Jail for detentions

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reinstated an agreement with the Glades County Board of County Commissioners to use Glades County Jail in Moore Haven, Florida, as a detention center for ICE detainees.


Command Sgt. Major Thomas J. Holland to take on new EUCOM role

The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (OSEAC) has announced a new appointment.


Trump's tweets on Truth Social prompt speculation and engagement

Former President Donald J. Trump shared three tweets via Truth Social on April 5-6, 2025.


Senior Bureau Official Pitt travels to Europe to discuss UN governance

Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of International Organization Affairs, McCoy Pitt, is on a diplomatic mission through Europe.


US to impose new visa restrictions over access to Tibet

The U.S. government is taking measures to implement additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials involved in policies that limit foreign access to Tibetan regions.


Sanctions imposed on six officials for policies undermining Hong Kong's autonomy

The Department of State announced sanctions against six authorities from Beijing and Hong Kong.


US emphasizes peace amid China-Taiwan tensions

China's recent military exercise near Taiwan has raised concerns about regional security.