U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Queens Immigration attorney found guilty of operating asylum fraud scheme

Document and Benefit Fraud NEW YORK—Following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in…

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Illegal alien from Mexico sentenced to 3 years in federal prison for conspiracy to manufacture, possess with intent to distribute marijuana in Colorado

DENVER — An illegal alien from Mexico was sentenced last week to serve three years in federal prison for conspiracy…

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Venezuelan billionaire charged; former Venezuelan national treasurer and former owner of Dominican Republic bank both plead guilty in money laundering conspiracy involving $1 billion in bribes

WASHINGTON – A Venezuelan billionaire, who owns the Globovision news network, was charged in an indictment unsealed Monday for his…

5 years ago

ICE removes 5 fugitives wanted in El Salvador for various crimes including aggravated murder

HOUSTON — Officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) on Friday removed five illegal…

5 years ago

Dallas sting operation nabs spa proprietor mongering illicit sex

DALLAS — Following a sting operation at a Dallas hotel earlier this month, law enforcement liberated dozens of women sold…

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Over a million websites seized in global operation

WASHINGTON – More than 1 million copyright-infringing website domain names selling counterfeit automotive parts, electrical components, personal care items and…

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North Texas man indicted on child sexual exploitation charges

PLANO, Texas — A North Texas man was indicted last week on child exploitation charges.This indictment was announced by U.S.…

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California man sentenced in Montana to 10 years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking

GREAT FALLS, Mont. — A man from California was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in federal prison and five years’…

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12 NYC companies join the IMAGE program, including 5 7-Eleven franchises

NEW YORK — A dozen New York based businesses have partnered with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE), Homeland Security…

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ICE removes Chinese man sentenced for violating International Emergency Economic Powers Act

PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers removed a citizen of China Wednesday…

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Border Wall Gate Construction Project to Begin in Texas

WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, awarded a contract…

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Nearly 200 Family Units and Unaccompanied Children Arrested in less than 24 hours in the Rio Grande Valley

EDINBURG, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley continue to apprehend large groups of family units…

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Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Identifies Criminal Alien and Gang Members

EDINBURG, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley arrested a criminal alien and two gang members…

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Agents Arrest Murderer Crossing Illegally with Others from Caravan

SAN DIEGO — Border Patrol agents arrested a convicted murderer from Honduras Saturday night after he illegally entered the United…

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Border Patrol Agents Arrest Caravan Member with MS-13 Ties

TUCSON, Ariz. – Border Patrol agents from the Ajo station apprehended an illegal alien Tuesday afternoon and later identified him…

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