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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs

ICE Asks Governor Spanberger and Virginia Sanctuary Politicians in Arlington County to Not Release Illegal Alien Accused of Raping Woman in Northern Virginia  ICE seeks to deport Guatemalan illegal alien, accused rapist with at least 25 prior charges WASHINGTON ––U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requested Governor Abigail Spanberger and Arlington sanctuary politicians not release Luzvin Orvando Garcia Moran, a 28-year-old criminal illegal alien from Guatemala. He is facing charges that include abduction of a person with intent to defile, sodomy by force or victim helplessness, and assault.   On April 14, 2026, ICE requested the Arlington County Jail not release this predator from jail back into American communities. According to local reports, Moran approached the victim on the early morning of April 12. When she walked away, Moran followed her and violently shoved her against a wall and physically and sexually assaulted her. The victim fought back and broke free, but Moran continued to chase after her to further assault her. Moran escaped when two good samaritans intervened, but local police later tracked him down and arrested him.  Luzvin Orvando Garcia Moran  According to Arlington County Court records, Moran has at least 25 prior charges dating back to 2020, including nine counts of being intoxicated in public, assault and battery, disorderly conduct, attempting to disarm a law enforcement officer, and several probation violations.   Moran entered the United States at an unknown date and unknown time.  Arlington County is just miles away from Sanctuary Fairfax County, where illegal aliens have committed 75% of murders in 2026.   “Virginia's sanctuary policies allowed this illegal alien to go on a crime spree,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “Despite prior arrests by law enforcement, this criminal was released from jail multiple times before he went on to commit this heinous rape. We are calling on Arlington County sanctuary politicians and Governor Abigail Spanberger to commit to not releasing this criminal from jail back into our communities. How many more times must they release criminals into our neighborhoods to create more innocent victims?”  During her first days in office, Governor Spanberger signed executive orders banning state cooperation with ICE as well as terminating 287(g) state and local agreements. ICE is working around the clock to remove criminals with no right to be in the U.S. Americans can report tips to ICE by using the ICE Tip Line at 1-866-DHS-2-ICE (1-866-347-2423) or visiting the official ICE website at www.ice.gov.

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ICE Arrests Multiple Pedophiles, Kidnappers, and Violent Criminals

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs

ICE Arrests Multiple Pedophiles, Kidnappers, and Violent Criminals Nearly 70% of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the U.S. WASHINGTON –– Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more criminal illegal aliens convicted for horrific crimes including sexual contact with a child, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, kidnapping and sexual assault, and child molestation. “Every day, the courageous men and women of ICE risk their lives to arrest criminal aliens to safeguard American communities,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “Our law enforcement officers are on the frontlines arresting pedophiles, kidnappers, and violent criminals. Every single day, our officers are removing heinous criminals from our communities.” Yesterday’s arrests include: Filiberto Aleman-Sanchez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for sexual contact with child in Dallas County, Texas. Viater Twiringiyimana, a criminal illegal alien from Rwanda, convicted for child molestation in the first degree, residential burglary, and no contact order violation in Spokane, Washington. Jorge Pedro Soria-Nieto, a criminal illegal from of Mexico, convicted for kidnapping adult to sexually assault in West Valley City, Utah. Roberto Meza-Gonzalez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for assault with deadly weapon: great bodily injury in Santa Ana, California. Rigoberto Iglesias-Diaz, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in Miami, Florida. Americans can see more public safety threats arrested in their communities on our webpage WOW.DHS.Gov.

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ICE Works with North Dakota Law Enforcement Partners to Ensure Illegal Alien Wanted for Murder in North Carolina No Longer Threatens Our Communities

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs

ICE Works with North Dakota Law Enforcement Partners to Ensure Illegal Alien Wanted for Murder in North Carolina No Longer Threatens Our Communities This twice-deported criminal illegal alien will be extradited to North Carolina to face justice for his crimes WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a detainer for an illegal alien from Honduras arrested in North Dakota who is wanted for murder in North Carolina. On April 9, 2026, ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in Minot, North Dakota lodged an arrest detainer to ensure that Carlos Anuel Medina-Robles is not released from jail. A criminal illegal alien from Honduras, Medina-Robles is wanted for murder involving a firearm in Durham County, North Carolina. Carlos Anuel Medina-Robles  “This twice-deported criminal illegal alien from Honduras is wanted for a murder in North Carolina,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “This is yet another tragic case of the consequences of disastrous open-border policies. The brave men and women of ICE are fighting every single day to get dangerous criminals like this off of our streets and out of our country.” Medina-Robles first entered the U.S. in August 2018 and the Trump Administration deported him in November 2018. He then chose to illegally re-enter the country – a felony – in September 2022 under Biden, but CBP removed him from the country. He illegally entered the country a third time at an unknown date and location. He is currently being held at Ward County Jail in North Dakota pending extradition to North Carolina.

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Citizen Naturalized Under Joe Biden Brutally Murders DHS Employee Lauren Bullis

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs

Citizen Naturalized Under Joe Biden Brutally Murders DHS Employee Lauren Bullis Since President Trump took office, USCIS has implemented measures to ensure individuals with criminal histories and who otherwise lack good moral character do not attain citizenship WASHINGTON – Today, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Olaolukitan Adon Abel, a 26-year-old born in the United Kingdom, who was naturalized by the Biden Administration in 2022, brutally murdered DHS employee and public servant Lauren Bullis on April 13. This individual possesses a prior criminal record that includes convictions for sexual battery, battery against a police officer, obstruction, assault with a deadly weapon, and vandalism, and now stands accused of murdering Lauren Bullis in a brutal shooting and stabbing while she was walking her dog. Olaolukitan Adon Abel Olaolukitan Adon Abel has also been arrested for the murder of an unidentified woman whom he reportedly shot outside a Checkers, before randomly shooting a homeless man multiple times outside a Kroger in Brookhaven. Lauren Bullis served in multiple roles at DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG). She served as an Auditor in the Office of Audits and as a Team Leader in the Office of Innovation. In every role she held, Lauren exemplified dedication to the OIG mission. Lauren approached her work with integrity, thoughtfulness, and a commitment to excellence that strengthened our organization and the communities we serve. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Lauren was a bright spot for so many of the DHS community. She brought warmth, kindness, and a genuine sense of care to her colleagues each day. Lauren Bullis Lauren Bullis “On Monday, a DHS employee, Lauren Bullis, was brutally shot and stabbed to death by Olaolukitan Adon Abel, a 26-year-old, born in the United Kingdom, who was naturalized by the Biden Administration in 2022.  Since President Trump took office, USCIS has implemented measures to ensure individuals with criminal histories and who otherwise lack good moral character do not attain citizenship,” said DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. “He has also been arrested for the murder of an unidentified woman whom he reportedly shot outside a Checkers, before randomly shooting a homeless man multiple times outside a Kroger in Brookhaven. These acts of pure evil have devastated our Department and my prayers are with the families of the victims.” In an effort to remove murderers like this from our communities, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the creation of a new vetting center on December 5, 2025, to enhance screening and vetting of immigration applications, with a focus on identifying terrorists, criminal aliens, and other threats to public safety. The center will leverage advanced technologies and work closely with law enforcement and intelligence partners to strengthen national security and uphold the integrity of the U.S. immigration system. Pursuant to long-neglected statutory authority, USCIS also restored the practice of conducting neighborhood investigations of potential new citizens. The purpose of a neighborhood investigation is to verify aliens’ eligibility for naturalization by reviewing their residency, moral character, loyalty to the U.S. Constitution, and commitment to the nation’s well-being. These investigations are vital to maintaining the integrity of the naturalization process, assuring assimilation, and safeguarding the value of American citizenship. The agency began conducting neighborhood investigations in November 2025.

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ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, Sexual Predators and More Depraved Criminal Illegal Aliens

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs

ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, Sexual Predators and More Depraved Criminal Illegal Aliens Nearly 70% of illegal aliens arrested by ICE are criminals WASHINGTON –– U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announce the arrest of more criminal illegal aliens across the country, convicted of voluntary manslaughter, lewd battery on a child, attempted statutory rape of a child and other horrific crimes. “Yesterday, ICE arrested some truly sick individuals, including murderers, pedophiles, sexual predators and violent thugs,” said Secretary Markwayne Mullin. “Nearly 70% of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the U.S. We will not allow criminal illegal aliens to roam free in our communities and terrorize innocent Americans.” Yesterday’s arrests include: Rodolfo Sanchez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for voluntary manslaughter and burglary of a building in Houston, Texas. Jose Rivera-Orta, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted for lewd/lascivious battery on a child in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Jacobo Pablo-Ramirez, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, convicted for attempted statutory rape of a child in Duplin County, North Carolina. Daniel Garces-Flores, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in Hidalgo County, Texas. Derekson Lett, a criminal illegal alien from Grenada, convicted for robbery in Staten Island, New York. Americans can see more public safety threats arrested in their communities on our webpage WOW.DHS.Gov.

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ICE Asks Local Authorities Not to Release Illegal Alien Charged with Murdering His Wife in Tulsa, Oklahoma

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs

ICE Asks Local Authorities Not to Release Illegal Alien Charged with Murdering His Wife in Tulsa, Oklahoma ICE lodged an arrest detainer with our law enforcement partners to ensure this criminal illegal alien is not released back onto America’s streets WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged an arrest detainer requesting local authorities not release Willie Ricardo Merida‑Escobar, an illegal alien from Guatemala, charged for murder for allegedly strangling his wife and dumping her body near a highway in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. On April 10, 2026, Tulsa Police Department officers arrested Willie Ricardo Merida‑Escobar, 40, on a state charge of first-degree murder. According to local reports, the investigation began when Karla Gramajo-Cabrera was reported missing by her sister. According to police, Escobar confessed to strangling Karla inside their home on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, after an argument in which she insulted him. At the time of the murder, the couple’s 17-year-old son was asleep in another room. Merida‑Escobar illegally entered the U.S. in September 2016 and failed to appear for scheduled immigration court in September 2023. In 2023, he was issued a final order of removal from the U.S. “Willie Ricardo Merida‑Escobar, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, strangled his wife and dumped her body under a highway in Oklahoma. This monster should have never been in our country,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “ICE lodged an arrest detainer with our law enforcement partners in Tulsa County to ensure this sick individual is not released from custody. 7 of the top 10 safest cities in the United States cooperate with ICE. Partnerships with law enforcement are critical to having the resources we need to arrest criminal illegal aliens across the country. Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, criminal illegal aliens are NOT welcome in the U.S.” Through the 287(g) program, ICE enters into agreements with state and local law enforcement agencies to permit specially trained officers to perform certain immigration enforcement functions under ICE supervision. Deputized officers work in close coordination with ICE to identify, process and, when appropriate, facilitate the removal of illegal aliens encountered in local custody who are removable under federal law. The public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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ICE and Florida Law Enforcement Partners Arrest Criminal Illegal Alien Gang Member Wanted for Murder in His Home Country

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs

ICE and Florida Law Enforcement Partners Arrest Criminal Illegal Alien Gang Member Wanted for Murder in His Home Country During the ICE operation, Allen dragged a Florida Highway Patrol Officer with his car and sent him to the hospital for treatment WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) law enforcement officers and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) arrested Ragar Mandela Allen, 32, a criminal illegal alien from Jamaica, on March 31 for murder and multiple other felony charges. He is a member of the Craig Town Gang.  Ragar Mandela Allen On March 27, ICE received information from the ICE attaché in Jamaica indicating Allen had unlawfully returned to the United States and was wanted for murder in Jamaica. On March 31, law enforcement conducted a targeted vehicle stop of Allen. He attempted to dangerously evade arrest by trying to flee in his vehicle. During his attempt to flee, Allen dragged an FHP trooper with his car into a fence. The trooper was taken to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Video of Allen’s violent actions can be seen here. At the time of his arrest, Allen possessed narcotics and a stolen handgun. DHS is working with the U.S. attorney’s office and the Florida Attorney General to prosecute Allen on multiple felony charges, including aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, felony fleeing and eluding, possession of a stolen firearm, alien in possession of a firearm, illegal reentry after deportation, and other related offenses. ICE has placed a detainer on Allen with Duval County authorities, so following his criminal proceedings, he will immediately be turned over to ICE law enforcement. “This gang member wanted for murder in his origin country is out of our communities because of ICE and our Florida partners,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “This criminal illegal alien was in illegal possession of a firearm and drugs at the time of his arrest. He attempted to evade arrest by weaponizing his vehicle and dragged a law enforcement officer, injuring him. Thankfully, the officer is expected to make a full recovery. As our officers put their lives on the line to arrest the worst of the worst, they are facing a more than 1,300% increase in assaults and a 3,300% increase in vehicle attacks. The arrest of this fugitive murderer would not have been possible without the help of our Florida law enforcement partners.” Allen was first apprehended on December 12, 2021, near San Ysidro, California, after attempting to enter the United States illegally. He was placed into immigration proceedings, issued a final order of removal on February 28, 2022, and removed from the United States on April 28, 2022. He chose to illegally re-enter the United States—a felony—at an unknown time and place. You can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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