Kristi Noem, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security | official website
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) posted a series of updates on January 2, 2026, regarding recent enforcement actions involving non-citizens with criminal records.
In one post, ICE reported the arrest of Christopher Adolph Franklin by its Baltimore office. According to the agency, "ICE Baltimore arrested Christopher Adolph Franklin, a criminal illegal alien from Guyana previously convicted of first-degree murder and felony use of a handgun. Franklin came to the United States in 1985 as a lawful permanent" (January 2, 2026).
Later that day, ICE shared another incident involving local law enforcement in Georgia: "Local law enforcement in Chatham County, GA, arrested two criminal illegal aliens in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 14-year-old boy Sunday night. Miguel Reyes-Castro and Olvin Antonio Ramos-Ramos both face felony charges. ICE issued immigration detainers" (January 2, 2026).
A third update emphasized ongoing efforts related to highway safety: "ICE is on a mission to ensure criminal illegal aliens are NOT driving semi-trucks on interstates. American roads must be made safe for American families." (January 2, 2026).
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is responsible for enforcing federal laws governing border control, customs, trade, and immigration to promote homeland security and public safety.
