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HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATORS | ICE arrests 23 known or suspected human rights violators across the US during Operation Safe Nation

ICE arrested 23 fugitives sought for their roles in known or suspected human rights violations during a nationwide operation. ICE’s National Fugitive Operations Program, in coordination with the ICE Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Center and the ICE Office of the Principal Legal Advisor, worked with ERO Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, Newark, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Seattle, San Francisco and Washington field offices to arrest these known or suspected human rights violators. Read more

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL | ERO and FBI arrest Colombian fugitive in Massachusetts wanted for murder after 27 years on the run

ERO Boston officers and special agents with the FBI Boston Division’s Violent Crimes Task Force arrested a Colombian national fugitive convicted in absentia in Colombia for the shooting death of his wife and the attempted murder of his daughter. Read more

OPERATIONAL | ICE announces new policies strengthening protections for detained noncitizens with mental disorders

ICE announced new policies to strengthen protections for detained noncitizens with serious mental disorders or conditions. The new guidance, addressed in ICE Directive 11063.2 Identification, Communication, Recordkeeping, and Safe Release Planning for Detained Individuals with Serious Mental Disorders or Conditions, focuses on the identification, treatment, and monitoring of this particularly vulnerable population. Read more

CHILD EXPLOITATION | Michigan man sentenced to 15 years in prison for distribution of child pornography following HSI investigation

Sean McClanahan, 51, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on charges of distributing child pornography, announced HSI Detroit's acting Special Agent in Charge James C. Harris, III. Read more

CHILD EXPLOITATION | Southern Arizona army soldier sentenced for possession of child pornography and threatening pretrial services officer following HSI probe

A southern Arizona man was sentenced to 60 months in prison for possession of child pornography and for threatening to assault or murder a federal employee. HSI Douglas, Sierra Vista Police Department, Army Criminal Investigation Division, and the U.S. Marshals Service conducted the investigations. Read more

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforces federal laws governing border control, customs, trade and immigration to promote homeland security and public safety.