U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shared several updates on December 22, 2025, through its official social media account, including a law enforcement action and a tribute to a fallen agent.
In a post made at 2:00 AM UTC, ICE stated: "ICE San Antonio arrested Lucia Sanchez-Barrientos, a 26-year-old criminal illegal alien from Mexico. Sanchez was convicted of HUMAN SMUGGLING and sentenced to three years in prison. https://t.co/nwbUUhnWUd" The tweet referenced the agency's ongoing operations targeting individuals involved in human smuggling activities.
Earlier that day at 1:21 AM UTC, ICE posted an update with the link https://t.co/Z7CPaGkY8K, though no further information was provided in the tweet text itself.
Later, at 1:05 PM UTC, ICE commemorated an employee lost during the COVID-19 pandemic: "Today we honor the 25-year legacy of Special Agent Bradley J. Harris who died in 2020 from COVID-19 contracted in the line of duty.
ICE remembers you and pledges its continued resolve to ensure public safety and national security.
See his story: https://t.co/vHCZX9rglFhttps://t.co/sgyjrS6s7P" This message highlighted both the risks faced by law enforcement officers and ICE's commitment to public service.
Special Agent Bradley J. Harris served for over two decades before his death in 2020 due to complications from COVID-19 contracted while performing his duties. His passing reflects broader trends affecting frontline workers during the pandemic period.
