WASHINGTON D.C – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released a detailed thread on X highlighting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations targeting what they describe as the “worst of the worst” criminal illegal aliens. Posted on January 20, 2026, the announcement emphasizes actions taken since President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025, focusing on individuals involved in terrorism, murder, gang activities, and sexual offenses.
“On day one, President Trump unleashed ICE to target the WORST OF THE WORST criminal illegal aliens,” the DHS post states. It lists numerous cases, underscoring the administration’s commitment to national security and public safety. The thread details arrests of terrorists, gang members, murderers, pedophiles, and other violent offenders, many with international warrants or ties to transnational criminal organizations.
Key arrests highlighted include:
| Individual | Nationality | Alleged Crimes/Associations | Arrest Details |
| Khor Bozorov | Uzbekistan | Member of a terrorist organization | Arrested in Kansas on November 9, 2025, while working as a commercial truck driver. |
| Jaan Shah Safi | Afghanistan | Support for ISIS-K; father is a militia commander | Arrested in Waynesboro, Virginia, in December 2025. Entered under Biden’s Operation Allies Welcome. |
| Gerson Emir Cuadra Soto (“Fantasma”) | Honduras | MS-13 leader; wanted for quadruple homicide | Arrested in December 2025. Allegedly bribed way out of jail in Honduras and entered U.S. illegally in 2022. |
| Harpreet Singh | India | Linked to terrorist activities and Babbar Khalsa International | Arrested in April 2025. Entered illegally in Arizona in 2022. |
| Rene Escobar-Ochoa | El Salvador | MS-13 leader; INTERPOL Red Notice for drug trafficking and conspiracy to murder | Arrested in July 2025. |
| Yordanis Cobos-Martinez | Cuba | Murder: Beheaded a merchant with a machete in Dallas | Detainer lodged after arrest by Dallas Police. |
| Michel Jordan Castellano Fonseca | Venezuela | Ties to Tren de Aragua; Homicide and attempted murder | Detainer lodged after Aurora Police arrest in August 2025. |
| Yorvis Michel Carrascal Campo | Venezuela | Tren de Aragua member; Murder, racketeering, drug trafficking | Arrested in Colorado Springs on January 8, 2026. |
| Enoc Martinez | Honduras | Five counts of attempted first-degree murder in Memphis shooting spree | Detainer lodged. Entered as unaccompanied minor in 2014. |
| Felix Rojas | Unknown | Rape and grand larceny: Raping a corpse on NYC subway | Detainer lodged in April. Multiple illegal entries since 1998. |
| Alvaro Mejia-Ayala | El Salvador | Strangulation of infant sister in Virginia | Detainer lodged. |
| Olvin Rodriguez-Inestroza | Honduras | 394 counts of child pornography; 2 counts of animal sexual abuse | Arrested by ICE. |
| Diego Barron-Esquivel | Mexico | Assault on federal officer; Domestic violence history | Sentenced to 20 years; Arrested by ICE. |
| Jose Alfredo Uzeta | Mexico | Unlicensed dentistry; Indecent assault | Indecent assault Convicted in Texas. |
| Jimmy Harry Velasquez Gomez | Honduras | Repeat sex offender; Groping minors in store | Twice deported; Facing charges. |
| Ian Andre Roberts | Guyana | Illegal possession of weapons as school superintendent | Arrested in September with handgun and cash. |
| Oscar Gerardo Solorzano-Garcia | Honduras | Attempted first-degree murder: Stabbed victim on train | Detainer lodged in Charlotte. |
| Santos Paulino Vasquez-Ramirez | Guatemala | Homicide and robbery: Strangled taxicab driver | Detainer lodged in New York. |
| Luis Mendoza-Gonzalez | Mexico | Concealing and abusing a corpse | Arrested by ICE in April. |
| Harneet Singh | India | Passenger in fatal truck crash; Brother charged with vehicular homicide | Arrested in August. |
| Sergio Noe de Nova Duarte | Mexico | Hammer attack on jogger in Texas park | Detainer lodged. |
| Aldrin Guerrero-Munoz | Unknown | Murder of three-month-old son; Assault in prison | Detainer lodged; Served 32-year sentence. |
The post attributes these enforcement actions to the Trump administration’s directives, contrasting them with previous policies under President Biden. DHS notes that many of these individuals entered or were released during the prior administration.
Reactions on X were mixed, reflecting the polarized debate on immigration enforcement. Supporters praised the actions, with one user stating, “Read this thread and ask yourself why leftists would want to stop this success” @TimMeadsUSA, and another affirming, “Yes, I voted for this”@parkerjb_007. Critics raised concerns about overreach, with comments like “ICE is the worst of the worst” and allegations of rights violations, including detaining U.S. citizens without warrants RSC_1986. One reply highlighted data showing many detainees had no criminal records, questioning the balance between enforcement and due process.
This announcement comes amid broader immigration reforms under the Trump administration, including increased deportations and border security measures. As of January 20, 2026, ICE reports ongoing operations nationwide.
Life News Agency will continue to monitor developments in U.S. immigration policy and enforcement actions.
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