U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the arrest of multiple criminal illegal aliens convicted for murder, rape of a child, sexual contact with an individual less than 11 years old, and indecent assault, including Felipe Tahuilan in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested individuals convicted of the most serious offenses. The announcement detailed cases including Felipe Tahuilan from Mexico, who was convicted for rape of a child, corruption of minors, endangering the welfare of children, and aggravated assault in Berks County. The operations targeted individuals described as those who should never have been in the country in the first place.
Berks County in Pennsylvania had an estimated 7,000 unauthorized immigrants. Local law enforcement agencies have cooperated with federal immigration officials to address public safety concerns from repeat criminal offenders. Targeted removals such as the one involving Tahuilan help safeguard Pennsylvania communities from violent threats, according to Spotlight PA.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement enforces federal laws governing immigration to preserve national security and public safety. The agency conducts arrests of immigration violators in the interior United States with a focus on those who present dangers to communities. Data indicate that a significant share of these arrests involve individuals with criminal convictions or charges, according to ICE.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was established to promote homeland security through the criminal and civil enforcement of federal immigration laws. The agency maintains more than 20,000 law enforcement and support personnel operating across the United States and internationally. ICE carries out its mission via directorates focused on investigations as well as enforcement and removal operations, according to ICE.
