Overview
- Homeland Security officials reported 54 arrests tied to the Trinitarios in New York, with more than 60% already returned to their home countries.
- CBP’s Frank Russo said those arrested were living in the U.S. without authorization and were loosely affiliated with the gang.
- Two men linked to the July 19 Fort Washington Park attack on an off-duty CBP officer, Miguel Mora Nunez and Christhian Aybar-Berroa, face charges and have pleaded not guilty as the officer recovers.
- DHS described a coordinated effort involving CBP, HSI, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations, the Southern District of New York, and the Manhattan DA, using mapping and records checks to identify targets.
- Secretary Kristi Noem criticized New York sanctuary and bail policies and defended a separate Minneapolis ICE shooting that remains under investigation and has drawn protests and denunciations from local officials.