U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) posted a series of statements on January 5, 2026, addressing law enforcement actions and policies related to immigration enforcement.
In a tweet published at 13:50 UTC, ICE announced the arrest of an individual indicted for serious crimes. The agency stated: "INDICTED FOR CHILD RAPE — ARRESTED BY ICE
ICE @EROBoston arrested Angleo Sisalema-Yancha, a criminal illegal alien from Ecuador, during operations in Brockton, MA.
His criminal history includes a Sept. 19, 2025, indictment for forcibly raping a child and an Oct. 20, 2025, DUI https://t.co/z0zYtmnNtT"
Later that day at 16:55 UTC, ICE addressed the topic of sanctuary policies and their perceived impact on public safety. The agency wrote: "Sanctuary policies are gifts to criminal aliens that law-abiding communities pay for – over and over. Just watch our feed.
Visit our web page to learn more – the life you save by understanding and supporting immigration detainers may be your own. https://t.co/4RDVfbmQXh"
At 17:40 UTC on the same day, ICE questioned Hilton Hotels regarding an incident involving its personnel in Minneapolis: "Hey @HiltonHotels — why did your team in Minneapolis cancel our federal law enforcement officer and agents' reservations? https://t.co/xuoBvfcPkV"
Sanctuary policies refer to local or state measures that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities regarding detention or transfer of individuals based on their immigration status. These policies have been subject to ongoing debate between local governments seeking to protect immigrant communities and federal agencies emphasizing public safety concerns.
