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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained Mario Guzman-Vasquez, a Guatemalan national, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania.
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DHS highlights arrests by ICE targeting individuals with violent criminal records

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported the arrest of several individuals described as serious criminal offenders by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on August 8, 2025.
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ICE reports rise in officer assaults during recent arrests of violent offenders

On August 6, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers carried out arrests of several individuals described as criminal illegal aliens with convictions for violent assaults, sex crimes, and drug trafficking.
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DHS refutes senator's claims on ICE detention center conditions

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has responded to allegations made by U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff regarding the treatment of pregnant women and children in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers.
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ICE lodges detainer after homicide charge against Venezuelan gang affiliate in Aurora

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged an arrest detainer against Michel Jordan Castellano Fonseca, a Venezuelan national with alleged ties to the Tren de Aragua gang, following his arrest for homicide in Aurora, Colorado.
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ICE issues detainer after fatal DWI crash involving undocumented immigrant in Louisiana

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has placed an arrest detainer on Roberto Romero-Hernandez, a Mexican national described as a criminal illegal alien, following his arrest by Louisiana State Police in connection with the death of...
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DHS highlights cases involving victims of crimes committed by undocumented immigrants

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recognized the experiences of victims and families affected by crimes committed by individuals in the United States without legal status.
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ICE announces arrests of individuals convicted of violent crimes

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on August 5, 2025, the arrest of several individuals described as "worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens."
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DHS announces new ICE detention facility partnership with Indiana

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new agreement with the state of Indiana to increase detention capacity for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by 1,000 beds.
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ICE arrests individuals convicted of violent crimes; DHS urges public to join agency

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on August 5, 2025, the arrest of several individuals described as violent criminal illegal aliens.
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Criminal case prompts review after fatal crash involving undocumented truck driver in Florida

On August 12, 2025, Harjinder Singh was arrested in St. Lucie County, Florida after causing a fatal accident involving an 18-wheeler truck.
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ICE rescues 27 victims including children from Nebraska human trafficking ring

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has dismantled a human trafficking ring in Nebraska, according to an announcement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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ICE files detainer after stabbing suspect charged with attempted murder in Alabama

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged an immigration detainer against Javier Lopez Tinoco, a 20-year-old Honduran national, following his arrest for attempted murder in Baldwin County, Alabama.
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ICE arrests multiple violent offenders during national enforcement operation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a nationwide operation on July 31, 2025, arresting several individuals identified as criminal illegal aliens.
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Federal judge delays end of protected status for Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua; DHS plans appeal

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responded to a recent federal court decision that delayed the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua.
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ICE lodges detainer after Houston kidnapping and assault charges against previously deported Honduran national

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has placed an arrest detainer on Jose Maldonado-Zavala, a 60-year-old Honduran national, at the Harris County Jail following his recent arrest in Houston, Texas.
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Trump administration reports lowest-ever border apprehension figures for July

Monthly data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) indicates that border security measures have resulted in record lows for illegal crossings in July 2025.
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U.S. and Chile sign agreement on biometric migration alert program

The United States and Chile have signed a new letter of intent to continue the Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (BITMAP), an information sharing system aimed at improving security for both countries. “Data sharing...
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ICE arrests multiple individuals with serious criminal convictions across several states

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported the arrest of several individuals over the weekend who are described as criminal illegal aliens with convictions for serious offenses, including sexual assault, exploitation of minors, drug...
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ICE places detainers on Venezuelan nationals charged with capital murder in Texas

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has placed arrest detainers on three Venezuelan nationals charged with capital murder in connection to a shooting at a Motel 6 in Garland, Texas.
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