Overview
- DHS publicized a list of 15 recently arrested noncitizens, describing them as the “worst of the worst” and citing convictions that include attempted murder, aggravated sexual assault of a child, and lewd acts with a child.
- ICE said many of the arrests occurred over the weekend leading into Christmas, with DHS framing the activity as a holiday-period enforcement push.
- A subsequent update named additional arrests on Monday, with examples including convictions for sex crimes, human trafficking, robbery, and assault across several states.
- The Daily Wire reported that over the past two weeks ICE made more than 1,000 arrests in an operation it says is tied to the Laken Riley Act, a figure reported by the outlet rather than independently verified in these pieces.
- The Daily Wire also reported that the administration is offering a $3,000 stipend and free flights for voluntary departures, presented as part of efforts to accelerate removals.