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The ICE initiative is happening as there is a noticeable increase in the apprehension of illegal immigrants who have committed additional offenses, a trend observed in the initial months of President Donald Trump’s tenure.
Tomas Arana-Fuentes, aged 49, hailing from Mexico, faces pending accusations of sexually assaulting a vulnerable person, non-consensual sexual assault, and sexual assault against someone unable to evaluate their condition. (ICE)
In eight western states—Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, and California—monthly arrests of undocumented immigrants have nearly tripled since January.
The arrests come at a time when jurisdictions like Los Angeles and other cities have demanded that ICE stop raids targeting criminal illegal immigrants.
Meanwhile, attacks on ICE personnel have increased 830% compared to 2024, Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons told CBS’ “Face the Nation” in an interview that aired Sunday.
“I think the sharp increase in the rhetoric, especially from a lot of elected officials, that are shaming, if you will, or speaking out against [the] ICE law enforcement mission, is what’s really increasing these attacks on officers,” he said.
