ICE-NEWS-2502 – U.S. Imigration and Customs Enforcement News (2025)
Source: https://www.ice.gov/newsroom
ICE-NEWS-2502 – (ICE) news is crucial for U.S. citizens under the Trump 47 administration as it provides essential updates on immigration enforcement policies that directly impact public safety and national security. With a renewed focus on strict immigration measures, ICE news informs citizens about increased arrests of undocumented individuals, particularly those with criminal backgrounds, which aims to mitigate threats to communities. Additionally, the transparency offered by ICE news fosters public awareness and trust, allowing citizens to stay informed about ongoing operations and the administration’s efforts to maintain order and security. By highlighting these enforcement actions, ICE news reassures the public that their safety is a top priority in the administration’s immigration strategy.
Feb. 28, 2025
- ICE Dallas removes Pakistani national identified as a national security priority
- El Paso man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for child pornography charges
- ICE San Diego arrests Guatemalan national with criminal history
- ICE San Diego arrests Mexican national with multiple DUI charges
- Previously deported Honduran arrested for illegal reentry
- ICE Phoenix, law enforcement partners arrest illegal Guatemalan gang member convicted of racketeering, and possession of an unregistered firearm in Arizona
- ICE HSI Washington, D.C. investigation lands illegal Dominican alien more than 15 years in prison
- ICE arrests MS-13 gang member in Iowa
Feb. 27, 2025
- ICE Washington, D.C. arrests illegal Haitian national charged with assault, firearms crimes
- Recidivist child predator, sex offender sentenced to more than 22 years
- Illegal alien from Mexico sentenced to 27 months in federal prison, following US Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigation
- Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal reentry into the US
Feb. 26, 2025
- ICE expands detention capacity with Delaney Hall Facility in New Jersey
- ICE New York City arrests previously removed illegal Guatemalan alien with convictions for assault and act in manner to injure a child
- ICE Buffalo arrests illegal alien from Mexico convicted of felony rape
- ICE, local partners arrest 6-time removed MS-13 gang member wanted for murder following manhunt near Colony Ridge
- ICE, FBI arrest illegally present criminal alien in Coachella, Calif.
- ICE San Antonio arrests twice deported Honduran national illegally present in the US
- ICE Boston arrests illegal Jamaican national charged with assault, battery in Massachusetts
Feb. 25, 2025
- ICE Seattle arrests criminal aliens with DUI convictions
- ICE Gulfport worksite enforcement operation results in multiple arrests
- ICE assists Fayetteville Police Department with arrest of an alien charged with 3 murders
- Honduran national arrested for illegal reentry
- ICE, BP and law enforcement partners intercept human smuggling load that results in the arrest of 8 illegal aliens
Feb.24, 2025
- ICE Washington, D.C., and law enforcement partners arrest 3 illegal aliens in Northern Virginia
- ICE and Mount Pleasant Police arrest childcare worker, seeks public’s help to identify victims
- ICE worksite enforcement operation results in the arrest of 3 illegal aliens
- ICE Tampa, Pasco County Sheriff’s Office captures illegal alien after manhunt
- ICE Boston arrests illegal Brazilian alien charged with raping Massachusetts resident
- ICE San Diego arrests illegal Mexican national convicted of DUI and drug possession
- ICE Rio Grande Valley, federal partner investigation results in the sentencing of illegal alien for drug trafficking in South Texas
- Repeat drug trafficker is heading back to prison another 15 years following ICE Rio Grande Valley, federal partner investigation
- ICE Boston arrests illegal Guatemalan alien charged with armed home invasion, kidnapping crimes
- ICE Rio Grande Valley investigation resulted in the sentencing of a South Texas man to over 33 years for sexually abusing minor
- Ukrainian national in ICE custody passes away at Miami-area hospital
- ICE arrests, detains UK citizen upon release from New York City’s Metropolitan Detention Center for violating US immigration laws
Feb. 21, 2025
- ICE executes federal search warrant at local rental equipment business
- ICE arrests another illegal alien outside Northampton County Prison, following county’s release and failure to honor immigration detainer
- ICE Newark, law enforcement partners arrest illegal alien in New Jersey with extensive criminal history
- ICE arrests illegal alien attempting to buy a firearm
- ICE Washington, D.C., FBI Richmond arrest illegal Egyptian national during enhanced operation in Virginia
- ICE Boston, law enforcement partners arrest illegal Brazilian gang member convicted of assault, battery in Massachusetts
Feb. 20, 2025
Feb. 19, 2025
- ICE San Antonio arrests Tren de Aragua member wanted in Chile for narcotics and weapons trafficking
- ICE removes 6-time deported gang member with violent criminal history to Mexico
- ICE Dallas removes a 36-year-old citizen of Mexico with convictions for murder in the second degree
- ICE investigation leads to 8 criminal arrests and charges for Trinitarios gang members
- ICE Boston removes fugitive wanted for shooting in Jamaica
- ICE removes Salvadoran gang member who illegally entered US 3 times
- ICE Denver arrests suspected member of Tren de Aragua found in possession of a firearm
- ICE Columbus and US Marshals arrest Ecuadorian illegal alien wanted for murder
- ICE, US Border Patrol nab Venezuelan illegal alien with alleged child sexually abusive material
Feb. 18, 2025
- ICE Washington, D.C., law enforcement partners arrest 3 illegal aliens in Northern Virginia
- ICE Buffalo investigation nets 30-year sentence for New York man on child exploitation charges
- ICE Philadelphia apprehends alien previously arrested for multiple criminal offenses
- ICE Boston arrests Guatemalan national convicted in Massachusetts for Assault and Battery on a Family Member, Intimidation, Violation of the Abuse Prevention Act
- Pennsylvania man sentenced for role in burglary of 55 UPS warehouses following ICE investigation
- ICE Philadelphia removes El Salvadorian wanted for aggravated homicide and terrorist organization
- Mexican national admits intent to distribute cocaine following ICE investigation
Feb. 16, 2025
Feb. 14, 20254
- ICE, multi-agency partners arrest suspected TdA gang member previously convicted of attempting to smuggling firearms
- South Texas man pleads guilty to smuggling 36 aliens in tractor trailer following investigation by ICE, US Border Patrol
- ICE operations from Feb. 7 to Feb. 13
- ICE arrests criminal alien convicted of secretly recording others in bathroom
- Mexican citizen sentenced to 15 months in prison, following ICE, law enforcement partner investigation
- ICE Seattle arrests aliens who pose significant public threats in Washington
- ICE removes Paisas gang member wanted for homicide who illegally entered US 10 times
- 8 Venezuelan illegal aliens with ties to Tren da Aragua are charged with transnational commercial sex enterprise crimes
Feb. 13, 2025
- ICE Indianapolis arrests Venezuelan citizen with ties to Tren de Aragua wanted by Chilean authorities for kidnapping charges
- ICE Cincinnati arrests illegal alien convicted of sex crimes
- ICE San Diego arrests illegal Mexican national convicted of sex offenses
- ICE Dallas arrests East African man charged with 3 counts of sexual assault
- ICE ERO Newark arrests Peruvian wanted for child rape overseas
Feb. 12, 2025
- ICE Boston arrests illegal Guatemalan national charged with forcibly raping Massachusetts minor
- ICE Tucson arrests Mexican national illegally present in the US, wanted in Mexico for homicide
- ICE Seattle arrests fugitive from El Salvador wanted in home country for murder
- Mexican citizen sentenced to 27 years in prison after targeting more than 60 young girls in online sextortion scheme, following HSI St. Paul, joint partner investigation
- Know2Protect Campaign partners with NFL ahead of Super Bowl LIX to empower fans to protect children from online sexual exploitation and abuse
- ICE Washington, D.C. and FBI Washington, D.C. arrest 7 illegal aliens in Northern Virginia operation
- ICE Boston arrests illegal Turkish national charged with witness intimidation, assault, battery on intellectually disabled person
- ICE HSI New England investigation leads to recovery of over $300,000 to victim of a computer support scam
- ICE arrests TdA gang member suspected in Chicago mass shooting
Feb. 11, 2025
- ICE removes 6-time deported criminal alien to Mexico
- ICE Washington, D.C. operation results in prison for Honduran sex offender who illegally reentered the United States
- ICE Boston arrests illegal Brazilian national convicted in Connecticut of sexual assault, unlawful restraint, violating protective order
- ICE HSI RGV, law enforcement partners arrest member of Cartel del Golfo during routine enforcement action
- ICE HSI San Antonio and our law enforcement partners arrest a Tren de Aragua gang member during enforcement action
- ICE Baltimore arrests Uzbekistani man convicted of sex offense in Maryland
Feb. 10, 2025
- Repeat offender gets 10-year sentence after ICE HSI Newark investigation
- ICE operations between Feb. 1 and Feb. 6
- ICE New York City arrests Ecuadorian alien convicted of sex abuse
- ICE Denver arrests Honduran alien with firearm, drug charges
- Homeless Venezuelan alien asks to be taken into ICE custody
- ICE Newark arrests Mexican national convicted for sex crimes against minor
- ICE Boston lodges immigration detainer against Dominican national accused of grisly murder
- ICE HSI assists Peru’s National Police in large joint operation to arrest Tren de Aragua members
- ICE HSI San Antonio and our law enforcement partners arrest dangerous criminal aliens during South Texas enforcement action
- ICE Philadelphia removes Mexican national wanted for domestic violence
Feb. 7, 2025
- ICE Seattle captures illegal aliens with histories of unlawful entries into the US
- Ethiopian national in ICE custody passes away at Phoenix-area hospital
- ICE Boston arrests illegal Dominican drug dealer charged with assault, battery with dangerous weapon
- ICE Homeland Security Investigations supports seizure of Venezuelan aircraft involved in violations of US export control and sanctions laws
- ICE Baltimore arrests Salvadoran MS-13 member with weapons conviction in Maryland
- ICE arrests alien deported 3 times, with violent criminal history, in Houston
- Former Major League Baseball interpreter sentenced to 57 months imprisonment, following HSI Los Angeles, IRS-CI investigation
- ICE Boston arrests illegal fugitive wanted for armed robbery in Brazil
- ICE Boston arrests illegal fugitive wanted for aggravated homicide in El Salvador
Feb. 6, 2025
- Guatemalan national charged with transportation, distribution and possession of child pornography following joint HSI and Oklahoma Police Department investigation
- HSI RGV, Federal partners investigation results in the sentencing of a South Texas man for a deadly human smuggling event
- ICE Newark arrest of Chilean national leads to federal charges
- ICE Laredo, law enforcement partners arrest a member of the Mexican Mafia
- Aliens involved in road rage incident charged with firearms offenses following multi-agency investigation
Feb. 5, 2025
- INTERCEPT Task Force nets 11+ years sentence for Florida man traveling to meet a minor for sex
- HSI Buffalo investigation lands sentencing of New York woman who participated in sex trafficking conspiracy
- $39.5M in counterfeit sports merchandise seized ahead of Super Bowl LIX
- HSI Los Angeles, Cherry Hill, and Honolulu special agents arrest members of online neo-Nazi group on child exploitation enterprise charges
- Arrests of foreign nationals made in electronic benefit transfer card fraud scheme
- HSI El Paso announces arrests of violent criminal aliens in West Texas during targeted enforcement operation
- ICE Philadelphia removes Salvadorian citizen wanted for aggravated rape of a minor
- ICE Boston arrests Brazilian fugitive, immigration absconder wanted for failure to serve her sentence after felony bank fraud conviction
- 7 Connecticut gang members charged with murder and racketeering offenses
- ICE Dallas arrests illegal Guatemalan national wanted for murder in his home country
Feb. 4, 2025
- Southeast Texas man who previously worked as martial arts, gymnastics instructor admits to receiving, possessing child sexual abuse materials
- HSI Newark investigation results in North Carolina man charged with child exploitation related crimes
- Honduran indicted for illegal reentry, faces 10 years in prison
- ICE Boston arrests Chinese fugitive, criminal alien wanted for embezzlement, fraud, drug crimes in Taiwan
- ICE Baltimore arrests Guatemalan alien with deadly weapons charges
- ICE arrests Guatemalan illegal alien after DUI conviction
- ICE arrests Salvadorian illegal alien after kidnapping and robbery conviction
Feb. 3, 2025
- ICE Philadelphia removes criminal alien wanted for homicide in the Dominican Republic
- ICE Philadelphia removes Mexican citizen wanted in Mexico for rape
- ICE Denver and US Marshals arrest illegal Mexican alien wanted in Mexico for homicide
- Houston man sentenced to prison for stealing car to smuggle aliens
- Honduran national sentenced to 46 months for illegally reentering the US
- Florida man indicted for attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity
- Illegal alien pleads guilty to reentry after deportation
- Ocala man sentenced to 15 years for attempting to meet a minor for sexual activity
- Scottish man sentenced to 25 years for transporting child sexual abuse material into US
- 2 Hondurans indicted for transporting minors across state lines for sexual activity
- Caribbean arms trafficking ringleader charged with conspiracy to smuggle firearms from US
- HSI Newark investigation leads to conviction of New Jersey man on financial crimes and trafficking fentanyl-related substances
- ICE El Paso arrests 3 Venezuelan nationals, including 2 known Tren de Aragua associates
- ICE operations during week of Jan. 27
- ICE Dallas removes fugitive wanted in his home country for human trafficking
- Mexican woman charged with illegal reentry, faces 2 years in prison
- ICE arrests 32 illegal aliens in Palm Beach County enforcement action
- Honduran national sentenced for illegal reentry into the US
- ICE Boston arrests illegal Haitian national charged with assault, sex crime against a Massachusetts resident
- ICE Washington, D.C. arrests illegal Salvadoran national who sexually assaulted Virginia resident
- ICE Boston arrests illegal Dominican national convicted of murder in Massachusetts
- ICE El Paso arrests previously removed Mexican national
Feb. 2, 2025
- ERO Los Angeles arrests Mexican national convicted of DUI
- ICE Columbus arrests Ghanaian national convicted of sex crimes with a minor
- ICE Detroit arrests unlawfully present citizen of Mexico with hit and run conviction