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DHS Requests Kentucky Not to Release Criminal Illegal Alien Detained for Sexual Assault

ICE has lodged a detainer requesting Kentucky authorities not release a criminal illegal alien who was arrested for sexually assaulting a teenager in his church office while working as a pastor. The individual has prior arrests for theft, forgery, and reckless driving. DHS is invoking federal immigration authority to ensure the individual remains detained pending removal proceedings.

Haitian Illegal Alien Arrested for Murder of Mother at Florida Gas Station

DHS announced that ICE assisted Fort Myers Police Department in locating and arresting Rolbert Joachim, a Haitian national with a 2022 removal order, in connection with the alleged murder of a woman at a Florida gas station on April 3, 2026. Surveillance footage reportedly showed Joachim striking the victim multiple times in the head with a hammer after allegedly smashing her car windshield. The arrest highlights ongoing immigration enforcement operations conducted jointly with local law enforcement.

ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Facing Kidnapping Charges

DHS announced ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) arrested Carlos Corte-Corte, an Ecuadorian national illegally present in the US, following his arrest on local charges for kidnapping and cruelty towards a child in Patchogue, New York. The individual was taken into ICE custody after being processed for removal proceedings.

ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Murderers, Pedophiles, and Drug Traffickers

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced arrests of criminal illegal aliens during Easter weekend 2026. ICE officers apprehended individuals including murderers, pedophiles, and drug traffickers in operations across multiple jurisdictions. The announcement highlights continued enforcement against non-citizens with serious criminal convictions.

ICE Requests Detention of Criminal Alien Facing Attempted Murder Charges

ICE announced it lodged an arrest detainer requesting Suffolk County, New York, not release Ruben Guanipa Ramirez, a Venezuelan national, without notifying ICE. The 26-year-old individual faces attempted murder charges for a stabbing at Gilgo Beach and was indicted on March 31, 2026.

DHS Condemns Fairfax County DA Plea Deal for Alien Murderers

DHS issued a press release criticizing the Fairfax County District Attorney's Office for offering a plea deal to two illegal aliens convicted of murder. The defendants, Maldin Anibal Guzman-Videz and Luis Alonzo Sort-Portillo, were convicted of stabbing a man to death in Fairfax County in 2024. DHS urged Virginia officials not to release the defendants from custody.

ICE Arrests Gang Members, Pedophiles, and Stalkers

ICE announced the arrest of criminal aliens including gang members, attempted murderers, pedophiles, stalkers, and drug traffickers. Among those arrested were Thanh Nguyen-Huu (Vietnamese national, OC Boys gang member, convicted of attempted murder in Orange, California) and other individuals. According to Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis, nearly 70% of ICE arrests involve illegal aliens charged or convicted of crimes in the U.S.

Illegal Alien Evades Arrest, Two ICE Officers Hospitalized

ICE officers conducted a targeted arrest operation on April 2, 2026, for Ever Omar Alvarenga-Rios, an illegal alien from Honduras with a final removal order. Alvarenga refused to comply with a vehicle stop in Baltimore, drove recklessly, caused a multi-car pileup, and attempted to flee on foot. Two ICE officers were transported to a hospital for treatment including a concussion. Alvarenga remains hospitalized in ICE custody.

Massena Facility Expansion - Section 106 Historic Preservation Comment Notice

DHS/ICE has issued a public comment notice under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act for a proposed facility expansion in Massena, New York. The agency is soliciting public input on the potential effects of expanding ICE facilities, including building additions, parking expansion, and security system upgrades. Comments are due by May 3.

Homeland Security Budget-in-Brief

The Department of Homeland Security released its FY 2027 Budget-in-Brief document outlining funding priorities and resource allocations for the upcoming fiscal year. The document, published April 1, 2026, provides stakeholders with an overview of the Department's budget request and operational priorities. The 1.27 MB PDF document is available for download from the DHS publication library.