ICE Arrests of Criminal Illegal Aliens
Summary
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of criminal illegal aliens over a recent weekend. The individuals arrested had convictions for serious crimes including murder, aggravated sexual assault of a child, and rape. Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis emphasized the administration's commitment to prioritizing American safety.
What changed
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported on March 23, 2026, that over the preceding weekend, it arrested numerous individuals identified as criminal illegal aliens. These arrests included individuals convicted of severe offenses such as murder, aggravated sexual assault of a child, and rape, as well as gang members. The agency highlighted that approximately 70% of ICE arrests involve individuals charged or convicted of crimes in the U.S., underscoring a focus on removing such individuals from communities.
This press release serves as an announcement of enforcement actions taken by ICE. While it does not impose new regulatory requirements, it signals an active enforcement posture regarding criminal illegal aliens. Compliance officers in sectors that interact with immigration law or public safety should note the agency's stated priorities and the types of offenses leading to arrests. No specific compliance actions are mandated by this release, but it reinforces the importance of adhering to immigration laws and cooperating with law enforcement.
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Over the Weekend, ICE Arrested Murderers, Pedophiles, Rapists, Child Abusers and Gang Members
Release Date: March 23, 2026
Nearly 70% of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the U.S.
WASHINGTON — Over the weekend, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested criminal illegal aliens convicted for murder, aggravated sexual assault of a child and rape.
“While Americans enjoyed their weekend, the brave men and women of ICE law enforcement were working hard to remove criminal illegal aliens from our communities, including *murderers, pedophiles, rapists, child abusers, gang members** and other depraved criminals,”* said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “Under President Trump, the safety of the American people comes FIRST. Nearly 70% of ICE arrests are of criminal illegal aliens with charges or convictions in the U.S.”
Arrests over the weekend include:
Roy Smith, a criminal illegal alien from Barbados, convicted for murder in Brooklyn, New York.
Pedro Portillo-Retana, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for aggravated sexual assault of a child in Denton County, Texas.
Julio Cesar Vasquez-Mazariegos, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for rape in Newport News, Virginia.
Francisco Esquivel-Ramirez, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, convicted for endangering of a child by a caretaker in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
Carlos Eduardo Baldovinos-Del Cid, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for kidnapping a victim under 14-years-old and criminal threats in Reno, Nevada.
Joan Sebastian Lancheros-Palacios, a criminal illegal alien from Colombia and member of the Latin Boys gang, convicted for first-degree burglary in Los Angeles, California.
Mario Zavala-Zuniga, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, convicted for second-degree kidnapping in Durham County, North Carolina.
Artemio Rubio-Suniga from Mexico, convicted for deadly conduct in Harris County, Texas.
Jose Razo-Roa, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for deadly conduct in Harris County, Texas.
Virgilio Cortes Salina, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for assault in Robertson County, Tennessee.
Alejandro Gutierrez Genchi, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for assault in Omaha, Nebraska.
Ilsias De Leon Cruz, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, convicted for TWO counts of domestic violence, TWO counts of driving under the influence of liquor, forgery and fraud – impersonating.
Junior Isaula, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, convicted for offer to commit prostitution or lewdness in Davenport, Florida.
Santos Rivera-Romero, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for trafficking methamphetamine in Wake County, North Carolina.
Laura Lizeth Parra-Contreras, a criminal illegal alien from Colombia, convicted for retail theft i n Springettsbury, Pennsylvania.
Americans can see more public safety threats arrested in their communities on our webpage WOW.DHS.Gov.
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