ICE Arrests Child Predators

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Filed March 25th, 2026

Detected March 26th, 2026

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of numerous criminal illegal aliens, including multiple individuals convicted of child sexual abuse offenses. The press release highlights specific cases and emphasizes the administration's commitment to removing such individuals from the country.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has announced the arrest of multiple criminal illegal aliens, specifically highlighting the apprehension of individuals convicted of child sexual abuse offenses. The press release details two specific cases: Jose Alfredo Farias-Perez, convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child in Texas, and Liew Liem Saecho, convicted of continuous sexual abuse of a child in California. The announcement frames these arrests as part of a broader initiative to enhance national security and public safety.

While this is an enforcement action rather than a new regulation, compliance officers should be aware of the increased focus on immigration enforcement and the types of criminal offenses that can lead to detention and removal. This action underscores the potential consequences for individuals with criminal records, particularly those involving offenses against children, who are also subject to immigration enforcement. No specific compliance actions are required for regulated entities, but awareness of enforcement priorities is crucial for risk management.

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Make America Safe Again: ICE Arrests Multiple Child Predators in a Single Day

Make America Safe Again: ICE Arrests Multiple Child Predators in a Single Day

Release Date: March 25, 2026
Over the past year, the Department of Homeland Security, under President Trump, has removed more than 700,000 criminal aliens from the United States

WASHINGTON – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced today the arrest of numerous criminal illegal aliens across the country, including multiple pedophiles.

“Yesterday, ICE arrested MULTIPLE pedophiles from across the country,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “These monsters preyed on and victimized children. Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, ICE is removing child predators from our country.”

Yesterday’s arrests include:

Jose Alfredo Farias-Perez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for aggravated sexual assault of a child in Dallas County, Texas.

Liew Liem Saecho, a criminal illegal alien from Laos, convicted for continuous sexual abuse of a child in Redding, California.

Erick Jovanini Gonzalez-Vargas, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for sexual abuse of a child in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Li Chen, a criminal illegal alien from China, convicted for gang assault in Brooklyn, New York.

Hamlin Antonio Maurice Reid, a criminal illegal alien from Jamaica, convicted for incest in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

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