Category: Security Intelligence

Source: US Department of Homeland Security

367% increase in arrests of illegal aliens in the Peach State compared to Biden

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 4,500 illegal aliens in Georgia between January 20 and July 31. These numbers reflect a 367% increase of illegal alien arrests compared to the 963 arrests during the same period in 2021 under the Biden administration. 

“Biden’s open border polices allowed Laken Riley’s killer to be in the country and gave him the opportunity brutally murder the young Georgia nursing student. President Trump promised to put Americans first and remove violent criminals from our country and that’s exactly what we are doing,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Thanks to his and Secretary Noem’s leadership, ICE is once again empowered to remove the worst of the worst—including murderers, pedophiles, gang members, drug traffickers, and terrorists. In Georgia alone, arrests of illegal aliens have increased by 367%.”

Below are some of the worst of the worst arrested in Georgia under President Trump:

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Osvaldo Rodriguez-Padilla, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of importing 20.9 kilograms of mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine.

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Flavio Delabra Rebollar, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of distribution of methamphetamine, drug trafficking, multiple weapon offenses, and illegal entry. 

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Jacob Aguillon-Martinez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, arrested for homicide-negligent manslaughter-vehicle and hit and run. 

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Juan Carlos Mendoza-Gonzalez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of statutory rape and child molestation/aggravated child molestation. 

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Eduardo Garcia-Gonzalez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, arrested for two counts of child molestation and two counts of sexual battery against a child under 16, and possession of a schedule II-controlled substance and possession of drug related objects. 

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Robert Edward Matos-Madueno, a criminal illegal alien from Venezuela, arrested for child molestation, sexual battery against a child under 16, and false imprisonment. 

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Luis Alfredo Betancourth-Euceda, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, convicted of two counts of sexual battery against a child under 16.

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Armando Garcia Ramos, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, whose criminal history includesattempted felony murder and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony, a conviction for possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person and an arrest for driving without a valid license. 

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Matilde Romero Sanchez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, arrested for incest and child molestation.

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Fernando Hernandez-Martinez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted of two counts of child molestation.

Source: US Department of Homeland Security

DHS rushed immediate disaster relief funding to New Mexico following deadly flooding 

RUIDOSO, NM – Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced another $11.4 million in disaster relief funding for disaster recovery projects in Ruidoso, New Mexico after floods in July that that killed three people.

Secretary Noem announced the additional funding during her visit to Ruidoso, which was most impacted by the floods. She had previously announced $3.1 million of upfront aid to the state, along with more than 160 emergency management staff who are to remain in the area. And, after President Trump signed an Emergency Disaster Declaration and a Major Disaster Declaration in response to the flooding, an additional $2.9 million in funding was unlocked to help families rebuild.

“Under the Trump Administration, FEMA is faster and more responsive than ever,” said Secretary Noem. “We’re seeing that in Ruidoso, and we will stand with New Mexico until full recovery is achieved.”

In July, sudden heavy rainfall caused the Rio Ruidoso to rise a record breaking 20 feet in only 30 minutes. The disaster claimed 3 lives and caused widespread damage to the impacted area.

This disaster funding will help New Mexico and the people of Ruidoso rebuild from this disaster by funding repairs to roads and bridges, clearing debris, and providing funding to families to rebuild what they lost.

This rapid response was made possible by President Trump’s and Secretary Noem’s efforts to make federal emergency management leaner, more effective, and more responsive by cutting red tape and eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse.

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Source: US Department of Homeland Security

Following Alligator Alcatraz and Speedway Slammer, the Nebraska correctional facility marks the third state partnership to expand ICE detention space

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new partnership with the state of Nebraska to expand ICE detention space by up to 280 beds. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is partnering with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, and these beds will be available at the Work Ethic Camp in McCook, Nebraska. The facility dubbed the “Cornhusker Clink” will house criminal illegal aliens arrested by ICE. 

This agreement was made possible by the One Big Beautiful Bill. This law fully funded the 287(g) program and provided funding to secure 80,000 new beds for ICE to utilize when detaining and deporting the worst of the worst. 

“COMING SOON to Nebraska: Cornhusker Clink. Today, we’re announcing a new partnership with the state of Nebraska to expand detention bed space by 280 beds,” said Secretary Noem. “Thanks to Governor Pillen for his partnership to help remove the worst of the worst out of our country. If you are in America illegally, you could find yourself in Nebraska’s Cornhusker Clink. Avoid arrest and self deport now using the CBP Home App.” 

“Today the State of Nebraska is stepping up its support of President Trump’s and Secretary Noem’s immigration enforcement initiatives in several key ways,” said Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen. “I am pleased that our facility and team in McCook can be tasked with helping our federal partners protect our homeland by housing criminal illegal aliens roaming our country’s communities today. I am also proud that the Nebraska State Patrol and National Guard will be assisting ICE enforcement efforts, as well. Homeland security starts at home, and, just as when I twice deployed troops to secure our southern border during the failed Biden administration, Nebraska will continue to do its part.”

Additionally, the Nebraska State Patrol announced its intent to sign a 287(g) agreement empowering its Nebraska State Troopers to help ICE get these criminal illegal aliens off our streets. Moreover, Gov. Pillen ordered the Nebraska National Guard to provide administrative and logistical support to Nebraska-based ICE officials in enforcing immigration laws. Approximately 20 Army National Guard soldiers will participate in this mission, commencing training within the next week.

Source: US Department of Homeland Security

The media spends more time covering DHS social media posts of paintings and art than covering the stories of the American victims whose lives have been destroyed by criminal illegal aliens

WASHINGTON—On the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) social media accounts, DHS highlights criminal illegal aliens and their American victims every single day. Instead of telling these horrific and tragic stories, the media chooses to write stories on how artists are not happy with our social media and claims of appealing to “white identity.”

Below are just a few samplings of the “news” headlines:

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“This gutter state of ‘journalism’ does a disservice to the American people. Every single day Americans are killed by illegal aliens who should have never been in this country. And nearly every single day the media ignore these victims,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Where is the media’s obsession with our social media posts on Rachel Morin’s killer being sentenced to life in prison? Where is their coverage on the DHS video of Katie Abraham’s mom and dad telling their heartbreaking story of their daughter being killed in a hit and run by an illegal? Where is the story on the two high school sweethearts killed by an illegal alien drinking and driving in Wisconsin?”

Here is just a sampling of the posts the media failed to cover:

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The real reason the media is obsessed with covering DHS’ social media is Secretary Noem’s message is directly reaching the American people and the media can no longer throttle the truth.

DHS reaches approximately 40+ million Americans weekly through strategic social media content covering critical national security topics. DHS social media reach has grown 13x in just six months, from 3.5 million weekly impressions in February to 46.1 million in July 2025. This exponential growth demonstrates the Department’s enhanced ability to effectively communicate critical information to the American public.  

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Source: US Department of Homeland Security

Other heinous criminal illegal aliens arrested included pedophiles and rapists

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Alejandro Lima-Ramirez, a 46-year-old criminal illegal alien from Mexico and member of the Florencia 13 Street gang.

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Lima-Ramirez has a criminal history comprising of 24 arrests in California and Oregon, and 16 convictions including drug trafficking, robbery, fraud, and carrying a concealed weapon.

“This criminal illegal alien gang member with 24 arrests was allowed to terrorize American citizens because of sanctuary politicians. We will no longer allow sanctuary politicians to put American lives at risk,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “President Trump and Secretary Noem are restoring law and order to our communities. If you come to our country illegally and break our laws, we will find you, we will arrest you, and you will never return.”

ICE also arrested the following pedophiles and sex criminals:

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Armando Isaias Bermejo, a 42-year-old criminal illegal alien from Mexico. His criminal history includes a felony conviction for aggravated sexual assault of a minor in Bridgeton, New Jersey.

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Rufino Rodriguez-Calzada, a 48-year-old criminal illegal alien from Mexico. His criminal history includes a conviction for indecent liberties with a child in Sampson County, North Carolina.

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Erasto Cruz, a 56-year-old criminal illegal alien from Mexico. His criminal history includes a conviction for sexual assault of child in San Jacinto County, Texas.

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Jose Del Angel-Salazar, a 52-year-old criminal illegal alien from Mexico. His criminal history includes a conviction for first-degree rape in Guilford County, North Carolina.

DHS encourages Americans – of any age – with a commitment to public safety, national service, and upholding the rule of law to apply to join ICE today and help DHS remove the worst of the worst from our communities: join.ice.gov. 

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Source: US Department of Homeland Security

America adds steel, copper, lithium, caustic soda, and red dates as high-priority sectors for enforcement under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act which restricts Chinese goods made with forced labor from entering the U.S.

WASHINGTON – Today, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) bolstered America’s economic and national security by adding steel, copper, lithium, caustic soda, and red dates as high-priority sectors for enforcement under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) which restricts Chinese goods made with forced labor from entering the United States.

“America has a moral, economic, and national security duty to eradicate threats that endanger our nation’s prosperity, including unfair trade practices that disadvantage the American people and stifle our economic growth. The Trump administration is taking action,” Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement. “The use of slave labor is repulsive and we will hold Chinese companies accountable for abuses and eliminate threats its forced labor practices pose to our prosperity.”

DHS serves as the chair of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF) and each year updates the UFLPA’sStrategy to Prevent the Importation of Goods Mined, Produced, or Manufactured with Forced Labor in the People’s Republic of China (UFLPA Strategy) in order to protect the American people.

This year’s UFLPA Strategy also highlights enhancements made to enforcement by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). As of August 1, 2025, CBP has stopped more than 16,700 shipments valued at almost $3.7 billion for further examination under the UFLPA. Of these, more than 10,000 shipments valuing almost $900 million have been denied entry, keeping these suspected illicit goods out of U.S. markets. 

The 144 entities on the UFLPA Entity List were identified as using or facilitating forced labor of Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The Trump Administration will continue to hold companies who use or facilitate modern-slavery accountable for their human rights violations by prohibiting their goods from access to our markets.

The 2025 Updates to the UFLPA Strategy and a Fact Sheet are available on DHS’ UFLPA website.