ICE arrests individuals with serious criminal convictions

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has conducted a series of arrests involving individuals with serious criminal convictions in various jurisdictions, including several designated as sanctuary cities or states.

According to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, the arrests included individuals convicted of murder, sexual assault, robbery, and possession of child sexual abuse material. Specific individuals apprehended include J. Jesus Ceja-Barajas (murder), Zam Muan Lian (sexual assault), Adony De La Cruz-Cruz (robbery), Obiageriaku Jane Iheanacho (assault and abuse), Roberto Bejarano-Cruz (drug distribution), Esteban Enriquez-Munoz (murder and robbery), Viengxay Chaleunphong (child rape), Jendrick Ordonez-Calate (rape), Jorge Avila-Velez (child sexual abuse material), and Hamza Boufnichal (larceny and assault).

Secretary Mullin stated that despite an increase in assaults against agents, ICE will continue to enforce the law and remove dangerous individuals to protect the American people.