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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported a significant rise in the number of arrest requests, or detainers, issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New York City since January 20, 2025.
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Department of Homeland Security announces ICE detainer against murder suspect

Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged an arrest detainer against Gildardo Amandor-Martinez.
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ICE reports surge in assaults amid crackdown on violent criminals

ICE agents have reported an 830 percent increase in assaults against them as they work to remove violent offenders from the United States.
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ICE detains criminals convicted of serious offenses during nationwide operation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have conducted a series of arrests targeting criminal illegal aliens with serious prior convictions across the nation.
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Ice arrests violent criminals across US including MS-13 gang member

Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a statement regarding recent arrests made by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Efforts intensify to rescue unaccompanied children from exploitation

Secretary Kristi Noem is spearheading efforts to rescue and protect unaccompanied children who crossed the border and were placed with unvetted sponsors.
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Department of Homeland Security arrests suspects involved in shooting of CBP officer

Today, the Department of Homeland Security arrested Cristian Aybar Berroa, identified as a criminal illegal alien, in connection with an attempted armed robbery involving a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer in New York City.
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DHS refutes media claims about secret deportation and death of "Allentown grandfather

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has clarified misleading reports regarding the alleged deportation of an "Allentown grandfather" by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Trump Administration outlines six-month achievements under DHS leadership

In the first six months of President Trump's new term, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), under the leadership of Secretary Kristi Noem, has taken several actions to enhance border security and immigration enforcement.
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CBP officer ambushed; DHS files detainer against suspect

Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) filed a detainer against an illegal alien accused of ambushing and shooting a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer in New York City.
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ICE conducts nationwide arrests targeting criminal illegal aliens

The Department of Homeland Security has announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have arrested several criminal illegal aliens across the United States.
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ICE captures final escapee from Delaney Hall detention facility

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has captured Andres Pineda-Mogollon, the last of four detainees who escaped from Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey.
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ICE arrests criminal illegal alien accused of abuse after judge's release

On July 19, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Chicago arrested Luis Mendoza-Gonzalez, a 52-year-old illegal immigrant from Mexico.
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ICE arrests highlight ongoing efforts against criminal illegal aliens

The Department of Homeland Security has announced the arrest and removal of Pedro Trejo Reyes, a convicted child rapist and criminal illegal alien from Mexico, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Houston.
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DHS cancels grants failing terrorism prevention goals saving taxpayers millions

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of several grants deemed ineffective in countering terrorism threats.
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Mexican national charged for fabricating kidnapping hoax involving ICE

Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that charges have been filed against Yuriana Julia Pelaez Calderon.
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CBP arrests career criminal and ten others in Sacramento operation

Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers arrested 11 illegal aliens during an operation in Sacramento, California.
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Judge orders release of detainee amid controversy over gender identity

Biden-appointed U.S. District Judge Amy Baggio has ordered the release of Odalis Jhonatan Martinez-Velasquez, a male illegal alien from Mexico.
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ICE announces arrest of dangerous criminals as part of public safety efforts

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has made significant arrests to remove dangerous criminal illegal aliens from the United States.
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FBI captures suspect linked to Prairieland attack on ICE agents

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the arrest of Benjamin Hanil Song, a suspect wanted for his involvement in an attack on federal officers at the Prairieland Detention Center.
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