ICE Arrests Over 700 Convicted Criminal Illegal Immigrants in Nationwide Crackdown

ICE Arrests Over 700 Convicted Criminal Illegal Immigrants in Nationwide Crackdown

EXCLUSIVE: The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency executed a substantial operation over the weekend, leading to the arrest of more than 700 illegal immigrants. This operation specifically targeted individuals with serious criminal convictions, including murder, robbery, and domestic violence, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety.

Details of the Arrests

According to information acquired by Fox News Digital from a senior official in the Trump administration, over 500 of those apprehended had prior convictions or ongoing charges. This latest roundup continues the agency’s mission to deport as many individuals considered public safety threats as possible.

Notable Arrests Across the Country

Among the prominent arrests was Denicela Julia Mejia Thomas, a Honduran national, located in San Antonio, Texas. She has prior convictions for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. In Phoenix, Arizona, Julio Cesar Garcia-Soto, a Mexican national, was arrested. He had been sentenced to 17 years in prison for murder.

In Seattle, ICE apprehended Daniel De Jesus Lopez, another Mexican citizen, who faced charges related to robbery and methamphetamine distribution, receiving a 90-month prison sentence. Meanwhile, in Detroit, agents arrested Charles Henry Pusey Mcnish, a Colombian national with a conviction for domestic violence and possession of cocaine.

ICE’s Houston division also played a role, capturing Rutillo Alvarado Carranza, a Honduran national convicted of aggravated assault, who is now serving a 10-year prison sentence.

Targeting Fraudulent Activities

Additionally, a significant enforcement operation took place in Los Angeles, aimed at individuals committing fraud through unauthorized cash withdrawals from victims’ EBT cards. ICE detained nine individuals, mostly nationals from Romania and France, including three with extensive criminal records and one with a murder charge in Romania.

Impact of the Trump Administration’s Policies

This operation follows a series of arrests made since the Trump administration assumed office in January. President Trump had previously pledged to initiate a “historic” mass deportation initiative. Officials emphasize that while the current focus is on public safety threats, they do not strictly exclude illegal immigrants without criminal records.

Changes in Enforcement Policies

Under the current administration, several Biden-era restrictions limiting ICE’s operations have been lifted. These changes include easing constraints on agents’ access to sensitive areas such as churches and schools, thereby broadening their scope of enforcement.

Ending Temporary Protected Status

Recently, it was reported that the administration concluded Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 300,000 individuals from certain countries. This status previously protected migrants from deportation. The Biden administration had extended TPS for various nationalities, complicating ICE’s efforts to carry out deportations.

Moreover, President Trump announced that Venezuela had consented to receive its illegal immigrants back, marking a significant development in international cooperation on immigration issues.

As ICE continues to execute its enforcement operations, the agency remains committed to enhancing public safety by prioritizing the deportation of convicted criminals.