Despite the government shutdown, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues to apprehend and deport dangerous criminal illegal immigrants, prioritizing public safety. In FY 2025, ICE has achieved over 2 million removals or self-deportations, on track for 600,000 by year-end, with 470,213 deportation orders issued through August. Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated, “ICE officers are arresting child predators, sexual assailants, and murderers daily, despite political obstacles. Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, we’re making America safer by deporting these offenders.”
Key Arrests of Criminal Illegal Immigrants
Recent operations targeted high-risk individuals, including:
•  Alejandro Gonzalez-Ortiz (Mexico), convicted of lewd acts with a child under 14, Santa Ana, CA.
•  Froilan Mejia-Olvera (Mexico), convicted of sexual assault, Collin County, TX.
•  Juan Enamorado-Leiva (Honduras), convicted of second-degree murder, Durham County, NC.
•  Jose Alfredo Gomez-Vallecios (El Salvador), convicted of robbery, Los Angeles County, CA.
•  Quoc Ky Luong (Vietnam), convicted of robbery, Pasadena, CA.
Deportation Statistics Highlight Surge
•  Total Removals: Over 2 million since January 2025, averaging 407 daily removals early in FY 2025.
•  Court Orders: 470,213 deportation orders, with 44,088 in August 2025 alone.
•  Arrests: 1,276 daily arrests in September 2025, with 32,364 booked into detention in August.
Public Safety Focus
ICE’s targeted removals of criminal illegal immigrants convicted of serious crimes like murder and sexual assault underscore its commitment to community safety. Despite detention capacity strains (109% full), ICE’s efforts remain robust. Stay updated on ICE’s deportation efforts and immigration enforcement at TheDeportReport.com.