ICE Launches Operation Midway Blitz in Honor of Katie Abraham to Target Criminal Illegal Aliens Terrorizing Americans in Sanctuary Illinois

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ICE Launches Operation Midway Blitz in Honor of Katie Abraham to Target Criminal Illegal Aliens Terrorizing Americans in Sanctuary Illinois

Thanks to Governor Pritzker’s sanctuary policies, TdA gang members, rapists, kidnappers, and drug traffickers are being released onto Chicago’s streets CHICAGO – Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced Operation Midway Blitz in honor of Katie Abraham who was killed in a drunk driving hit-and-run car wreck caused by criminal illegal alien Julio Cucul-Bol in Illinois. This ICE operation will target the criminal illegal aliens who flocked to Chicago and Illinois because they knew Governor Pritzker and his sanctuary policies would protect them and allow them to roam free on American streets.  "DHS is launching Operation Midway Blitz in honor of Katie Abraham who was killed in Illinois by a criminal illegal alien who should have never been in our country. This operation will target the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens in Chicago,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “For years, Governor Pritzker and his fellow sanctuary politicians released Tren de Aragua gang members, rapists, kidnappers, and drug traffickers on Chicago’s streets—putting American lives at risk and making Chicago a magnet for criminals. President Trump and Secretary Noem have a clear message: no city is a safe haven for criminal illegal aliens. If you come to our country illegally and break our laws, we will hunt you down, arrest you, deport you, and you will never return.”  Below are just a handful of the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens—including gang members, drug traffickers, kidnappers, and rapists—who were RELEASED back on to Illinois streets because of Governor Pritzker’s sanctuary policies. These criminal illegal aliens remain at large.   Gabriel J Valle Galvez, a 47-year-old criminal illegal alien from Mexico, with convictions for battery, aggravated assault, DUI, trespassing, criminal damage to property, public indecency, violation of order of protection, and multiple assaults. Valle Galvez has been identified as a Latin King gang member. ICE lodged arrest detainers twelve separate times. Each time Cook County Jail did not honor the detainer and released him. Javier Carmelo Casillas Gomez, a 46-year-old criminal illegal alien from Mexico, with convictions for procuring prostitution, domestic violence/assault, drug possession, and an active warrant for drug manufacturing. ICE lodged an arrest detainer, with Cook County Jail.  Victor Manuel Gomez-Atilano, a 45-year-old criminal illegal alien from Mexico, with prior deportations and convictions for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. ICE lodged an arrest detainer with the Illinois Department of Corrections. He was released despite the ICE arrest detainer. Ricardo Salas Muro, a 41-year-old criminal illegal alien from Mexico with convictions for burglary and drug possession. He was released multiple times despite ICE detainers lodged by ICE Chicago. Dany Daniel Hernandez Colina, a 27-year-old criminal illegal alien from Venezuela and Tren de Aragua gang member with repeat arrests for burglary and shoplifting. An immigration judge issued an order of removal for Colina in 2024, but he was released after Cook County Jail failed to honor the ICE detainer. Carlos Johendy Gonzales Montero, a 36-year-old criminal illegal alien from Venezuela and Tren de Aragua gang member with charges for reckless conduct, aggravated assault with a weapon, and armed violence. This gang member was released after Cook County Jail ignored ICE detainers. Oscar Remiez Vences, a 30-year-old criminal illegal alien from Mexico and member of the Two Six gang with convictions for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and domestic battery. Cook County Jail did not honor the ICE detainer and released him.  Frankismar Oliveira-Infante, a 39-year-old criminal illegal alien from Venezuela with convictions for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and aggravated assault. He’s considered armed and dangerous after Cook County Jail failed to honor detainer.  Rutilo Uriostegui Mojica, a 28-year-old criminal illegal alien from Mexico, with convictions for illegal reentry, drug possession, and multiple DUIs was released despite an ICE detainer. Pedro Enrique Colmenares Gonzalez, a 34-year-old criminal illegal alien from Venezuela and Tren De Aragua gang member with a past criminal history of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, sexual assault, domestic battery, and kidnapping. He was released multiple times despite ICE lodging a detainer. Abdul Raza Al Kaby, a 60-year-old criminal illegal alien from Iraq, with convictions for felonious assault, assault with a deadly weapon, and murder/intent to kill. Al Kaby had an order for removal by an immigration judge in 1997 but was repeatedly released from Illinois jails despite ICE detainers.

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DHS Scores Major Victory at Supreme Court

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DHS Scores Major Victory at Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled the Trump Administration can continue operations in Los Angeles to remove dangerous criminal illegal aliens from the streets WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security landed a major legal victory Monday morning when the Supreme Court issued a stay in the case of Perdomo v. Noem. The ruling allows DHS to continue carrying out immigration operations in the Los Angeles area. “This is a win for the safety of Californians and the rule of law,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “DHS law enforcement will not be slowed down and will continue to arrest and remove the murderers, rapists, gang members, and other criminal illegal aliens that Karen Bass continues to give safe harbor.” The court ruled 6-3 in favor of the Trump Administration. With its decision, the court stayed a ruling by federal judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong in July blocking DHS from conducting immigration sweeps in Southern California. To the mainstream media’s chagrin, there are no “indiscriminate stops” being made. The Supreme Court simply applied longstanding precedent regarding what qualifies as “reasonable suspicion” under the Fourth Amendment. What makes someone a target of ICE is if they are illegally in the U.S. DHS enforces federal immigration law without fear, favor, or prejudice. In his opinion, Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s discussed the federal government’s duty to enforce immigration laws on the books and the fact that the Judicial Branch does NOT make those laws: “The fact remains that, under the laws passed by Congress and the President, [illegal aliens] are acting illegally by remaining in the United States – at least unless Congress and the President choose some other legislative approach to legalize some or all of those individuals now illegally present in the country. And by illegally immigrating into and remaining in the country, they are not only violating the immigration laws, but also jumping in front of those noncitizens who follow the rules and wait in line to immigrate into the United States through the legal immigration process.” “[I]t is also important to stress the proper role of the Judiciary. The Judiciary does not set immigration policy or decide enforcement priorities. It should come as no surprise that some Administrations may be more laissez-faire in enforcing immigration law, and other Administrations more strict. Article III judges may have views on which policy approach is better or fairer. But judges are not appointed to make those policy calls.”

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Secretary Noem Uncovers More FEMA Employees Using Government Systems to Engage in Sexually Explicit Behavior

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Secretary Noem Uncovers More FEMA Employees Using Government Systems to Engage in Sexually Explicit Behavior

Shocking new examples include FEMA staff sexting foreign nationals and uploading explicit images to adult websites using government devices, at government facilities WASHINGTON — Today, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem revealed newly uncovered cases of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) staff once again engaging in sexually explicit conduct on government devices at some of our government’s most classified facilities. The DHS Insider Threat Program (ITP) identified two additional FEMA employees who used their official government equipment to send graphic messages, access adult websites, and in one case, upload an image of male genitalia to an online sex platform. These individuals have been fired. “This behavior and misuse of government resources is absolutely disgusting.” said Secretary Kristi Noem. “The revolting actions of these employees, now the second group to be caught at FEMA engaged in such acts, represents a clear national security risk. These employees, who had access to highly sensitive systems, spent their duty hours sexting strangers, including foreign nationals, on encrypted government devices. Such conduct is unacceptable, and these employees have been terminated.” On August 27, 2025, the ITP identified a FEMA employee had accessed Facebook Messenger through the FEMA network to engage in multiple sexually explicit conversations with an individual believed to reside in the Philippines. Messages reviewed by the ITP included graphic sexual content, references to a Filipino dating group, and statements about plans to visit the individual overseas later this year. This marks the second recent case of egregious misconduct at Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center, following the firings of two other FEMA employees last week for similar abuse of government systems during duty hours. Between August 30 and 31, 2025, another FEMA employee used his official government workstation to access an adult website to engage in multiple graphic conversations and upload an image of male genitalia to the platform. DHS officials confirmed all observed activity occurred during work hours and originated from a FEMA-assigned device connected to an unclassified FEMA network. DHS continues to conduct sweeping investigations into FEMA’s network activity and employee conduct. The Department is actively reviewing internal policies, network monitoring protocols, and security clearances to ensure no employee abuses their access or violates public trust.

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FACT CHECK: DHS Arrests Criminal Illegal Aliens, Not “Firefighters” as Media Falsely Claims

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FACT CHECK: DHS Arrests Criminal Illegal Aliens, Not “Firefighters” as Media Falsely Claims

Individuals arrested had prior charges for drug trafficking and illegally carrying a firearm WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) calls out the media for false reporting and completely misrepresenting an encounter between U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and two criminal illegal aliens. The media’s “firefighters” were actually criminal illegal aliens.

Jose Bertin Cruz-Estrada, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, past charges include the delivery and selling of methamphetamine. Border Patrol previously encountered this criminal illegal alien 15 times. Cruz-Estrada has a final order of removal from April 2015 and was last removed from the United States on February 27, 2016. He chose to disregard our laws and illegally re-enter the country again. The other criminal illegal alien arrested has prior charges for illegally carrying a concealed weapon. “The two illegal aliens apprehended were not “firefighters” as the media claimed, nor were they responding to any active emergency—in fact they were CRIMINAL illegal aliens.” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Both had prior arrests. One for drug trafficking and one for illegally carrying a firearm. Once again, the media ran with a false narrative and left out the key details. When will the media stop peddling these false new stories to demonize our law enforcement?” The two illegal aliens apprehended were NOT firefighters. The two contracted work crews questioned on the day of their arrests were not assigned to actively fight the fire; they were there in a support role, cutting logs into firewood. The firefighting response remained uninterrupted the entire time. No active firefighters were questioned, and U.S. Border Patrol’s actions did not prevent or interfere with any personnel actively engaged in firefighting efforts. ###

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DHS Blasts National Public Radio’s Disgusting Race Baiting Smears Against America’s Brave ICE Agents as Law Enforcement Arrests Worst of the Worst in Washington, DC Baseless accusations of ‘racial profiling’ by NPR and other outlets are contributing to a 1000% increase in assaults against ICE law enforcement WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today set the record straight on false allegations by National Public Radio (NPR) about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers engaging in “racial profiling” of illegal aliens. No record or evidence of these anonymously sourced claims exist. “It’s shameful that NPR would run anonymous and unsubstantiated allegations to smear our brave law enforcement as they are facing a more than 1000% increase in assaults against them. What makes someone a target of ICE is if they are illegally in the U.S.—NOT their skin color, race, or ethnicity.” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Secretary Noem has unleashed ICE to target the worst of the worst—including gang members, murderers, and rapists. 70% of ICE arrests are of criminal illegal aliens who have been convicted or have pending charges in the U.S. President Trump and Secretary Noem are putting the American people first by removing illegal aliens who pose a threat to our communities.” DHS is supporting the re-establishment of law and order and public safety, so Americans can safely live and visit our nation’s capital. Below are just some of the criminal illegal aliens taken off DC streets: David Perez-Teofani, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico previously charged with aggravated sexual battery of a child under the age of 13 and felony indecent liberties-proposed sex acts. Wilker Patino-Solis, a criminal illegal alien from Venezuela and Tren de Aragua gang member, previously arrested for felony robbery – using force, obstruction of justice, and possession of burglary tools. He has had four prior immigration encounters. Jose Candela-Bentura, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico who has been removed from the U.S. 11 times. Mario Marquez-Garcia, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador previously arrested for DUI, aggravated assault on a police officer with a weapon, assault, robbery, failure to appear, and violation of a court order. He has had eight prior immigration encounters. Julio Martinez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico previously arrested for simple assault, threatening to kidnap or injure a person, and unlawful entry. Marcos Alfredo Garrido-Alvarado, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras previously arrested for DUI. Erick Ayala Cruz, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador previously arrested multiple times for drugs and robbery and has an “officer safety alert” for resistance during a recent arrest. Darwin Lopez-Castanon, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala previously deported two or more times and has a prior criminal arrest for assault. Jose Menjivar Gamez, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador previously arrested for DUI. Suraj Tairu, a criminal illegal alien from Nigeria previously convicted of importation, conspiracy and distribution of heroin and six prior immigration encounters. Carlos Enrique Garcia-Ramos, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala previously arrested for DUI, disorderly conduct and liquor possession. Diego Lopez-Vasquez, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala previously arrested for DUI, assault and probation violation. Carlos Castro-Quinteros, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador previously arrested for DUI and document fraud. Rene Vargas-Salmeron, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with multiple convictions for assault. Omar Iraeta-Cubillas, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala with eight previous immigration encounters claiming to be a citizen of three different countries (Mexico, El Salvador, and Guatemala). Erick Martinez-Figueroa, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador previously arrested for DUI. Guerveer Singh, a criminal illegal alien from India previously arrested for being illegally present in the U.S. and deemed a Special Interest Alien. Juan Garcia-Lopez, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala convicted for illegal entry into the U.S. and previously arrested for assaulting an officer/resisting arrest. Marvin Martinez-Agueta, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador convicted for illegal entry into the U.S and five previous immigration encounters. Jaime Navarette, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador previously arrested for controlled dangerous substance: other than marijuana, possession with intent to distribute, and controlled dangerous substance-possession with intent-large amount.

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