U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) published a series of statements on its official Twitter account between January 14 and January 15, 2026, addressing issues related to immigration enforcement, local government cooperation, and the commemoration of a fallen agent.
On January 14, ICE identified an individual as an MS-13 gang member in a post stating: "MS-13 GANG MEMBER RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATION ACT (RICO) Omar Alexander Arriaza is a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador."
Later that day, ICE commented on the actions of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey regarding immigration policy. The agency wrote: "If Minneapolis Mayor Frey really cared about protecting Minnesotans from murderers, child sex abusers, rapists and more, he'd start by honoring our immigration detainers." This statement reflects ongoing tensions between federal agencies like ICE and some local governments over compliance with federal immigration detainer requests.
On January 15, ICE paid tribute to Special Agent C. N. Titcomb who died in the line of duty in 1929. The tweet read: "Today we honor the legacy of Special Agent C. N. Titcomb who was struck and killed by a trolley car in 1929 while on duty near Detroit. ICE remembers you and pledges its continued resolve to ensure public safety and national security. See his story: https://t.co/vHCZX9rglF"
These posts come amid broader national debates regarding cooperation between local jurisdictions and federal immigration authorities. Some cities have adopted policies limiting their participation with federal immigration enforcement efforts—commonly referred to as "sanctuary" policies—which has led to disputes with agencies such as ICE over public safety concerns.
