ICE Arrests Illegal Alien Pedophiles, Rapists, Kidnappers in Nationwide Sweep

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested illegal aliens convicted of serious crimes — including child sexual abuse, rape, and kidnapping — in communities across the U.S., according to reporting from Breitbart News.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirmed the arrests and said they represent a shift in enforcement priorities under the Trump administration.

“Just yesterday, ICE arrested pedophiles, rapists, kidnappers, robbers, and other dangerous criminals who never should’ve been here in the first place,” Mullin told Breitbart News.

Arrests Span Multiple States, Convictions

Among those taken into custody this week is Manuel Victores-Alzola, an illegal alien from Cuba previously convicted on three counts of engaging in a sexual act with a child to whom he is related, in Miami, Florida.

ICE agents also arrested Jeffry Rivera-Vargas of Honduras, who had been convicted of kidnapping and rape in Franklin County, Ohio.

In Pennsylvania, Bladimir Morel of the Dominican Republic was arrested after being convicted of robbery, unlawful use of a firearm, and drug distribution. Diego Miguel-Juan of Guatemala was arrested in connection with a conviction for distribution of child pornography in Iowa.

The sweep also included Ronald Alberto Aguilar-Contreras of El Salvador, convicted of first-degree assault in Baltimore, Maryland — a city with sanctuary policies that typically limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

Mullin Points to Trump Leadership, Criticizes Sanctuary Policies

Mullin credited President Trump for the aggressive enforcement push, arguing that loosening restrictions on ICE has allowed agents to focus on public safety threats.

“Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, the men and women of ICE have been unleashed to target illegal aliens who threaten our communities,” Mullin said.

He used the occasion to criticize sanctuary jurisdictions that decline to share information or cooperate with federal deportation efforts.

“While sanctuary politicians prioritize the needs of illegal aliens, DHS will always put the safety of the American people first,” Mullin added.

The announcement continues a broader pattern of ICE operations targeting criminal aliens for removal, part of a homeland security strategy that has drawn both praise from immigration hardliners and criticism from advocates who argue enforcement priorities often miss nonviolent cases.

The agency did not immediately release the total number of arrests nationwide, but Mullin described the arrests as ongoing and emphasized that further operations are planned.

Breitbart News, which first reported the exclusive details of this week’s enforcement actions, noted that all of the arrested individuals had prior convictions in U.S. courts before being taken into ICE custody.

Neither ICE nor DHS provided further comment beyond Mullin’s statements. It remains unclear whether any of those arrested have legal representation or have initiated deportation proceedings.

The arrests come amid ongoing debate over how best to handle the roughly 11 million undocumented immigrants estimated to live in the United States, with federal agencies under pressure from the White House to increase removal rates while local governments in some cities push back.

In the cases detailed, all convictions occurred in state or federal courts prior to ICE involvement, highlighting the intersection of local criminal justice systems and federal immigration enforcement.

As the administration continues to highlight such arrests as evidence of its tougher stance, immigrant advocacy groups have warned that sweeping enforcement campaigns can lead to the detention of long-term residents with deep community ties, even as they acknowledge that violent offenders are a priority.

For now, DHS officials frame the operation as a straightforward public safety measure.

“These are individuals who committed heinous crimes and then remained in our country illegally,” Mullin said. “ICE agents are doing exactly what the American people elected them to do.”

The announcement did not specify whether any of the arrested individuals had previously been ordered deported but not removed, a common gap officials say allows criminals to remain in the country despite prior convictions.

More details about the operations are expected in the coming days as ICE releases additional arrest data.

Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/08/28/exclusive-ice-agents-arrest-illegal-alien-pedophiles-rapists-kidnappers-across-u-s/