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Filed March 31st, 2026
Detected March 31st, 2026
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ICE announced arrests of criminal aliens convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child, aggravated kidnapping, and assault with a deadly weapon. The enforcement action targets individuals who pose public safety threats under the current administration.

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ICE Enforcement Operations announced arrests of criminal illegal aliens including individuals convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child (victim under 13), aggravated kidnapping, and assault with a deadly weapon. Named individuals include Carlos Capurro from Peru convicted of child sexual assault.\n\nThis press release is informational and does not create new compliance obligations for regulated entities. It signals ongoing enforcement priorities under the current administration for removing criminal aliens from U.S. communities. No specific deadlines or required actions for businesses or individuals beyond those already subject to immigration enforcement.

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ICE Arrests Pedophiles, Kidnappers, Violent Assailants, and Other Depraved Criminal Illegal Aliens

Release Date: March 31, 2026
Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, criminal illegal aliens are not welcome in the U.S.

WASHINGTON –– Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more public safety threats including criminal illegal aliens convicted for aggravated sexual assault of a child, aggravated kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon, and other heinous crimes.

“Despite constant smears from sanctuary politicians and the media, the brave men and women of ICE will not be deterred from removing criminal illegal aliens from our communities,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “Just yesterday, ICE arrested *pedophiles, kidnappers, violent assailants, and other depraved monsters*. Next time you see an ICE officer, thank them for their service to our nation and for making America safe again.”

ICE’s arrests include:

Carlos Capurro, a criminal illegal alien from Peru, convicted for aggravated sexual assault of a victim less than 13-years-old and hindering apprehension or prosecution in Essex County, New Jersey.

Martin Feliciano Barragan-Rojas, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for aggravated kidnapping while committing unlawful detention and aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury in Hurricane, Utah.

Sergio Javier Portillo-Perez, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, convicted for assault with a deadly weapon, threatening crime with intent to terrorize, and false imprisonment in Fairfield, California.

Francisco Velardo-Vasquez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for assault with a firearm in Van Nuys, California.

Shawn Kaleffe Graham, a criminal illegal alien from Jamaica, convicted for robbery in Galveston County, Texas.

Americans can see more public safety threats arrested in their communities on our webpage WOW.DHS.Gov.

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Classification

Agency
ICE
Filed
March 31st, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor

Who this affects

Applies to
Immigration detainees
Industry sector
9211 Government & Public Administration
Activity scope
Immigration Enforcement Criminal Alien Removal
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Immigration
Operational domain
Law Enforcement
Topics
Criminal Justice Public Health

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