U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested five criminal illegal aliens across the country who were previously convicted of sexual crimes against children, federal officials announced this week. The arrests highlight the agency’s ongoing focus on removing violent offenders who prey on the most vulnerable members of American communities.
“Criminal illegal aliens who sexually abuse children represent the very worst of humanity,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “These disgusting predators are convicted of sexually abusing a child under 14, lewd and lascivious acts with a child, and endangering the welfare of a child related to sex abuse. These criminals preyed on our innocent children, but thanks to our brave ICE law enforcement officers, they’re off our streets and will never be allowed again to prey on American children.”
The following five arrests were announced:
- Jose Mario Cervantes-Luna – A criminal illegal alien from Mexico convicted of sexual assault of a child under 14 in Harris County, Texas.
- Javier Zuniga – A criminal illegal alien from Mexico convicted of rape of a child with a ten-year age difference and two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 in Plymouth, Mass.
- Hector Perez-Urias – A criminal illegal alien from Guatemala convicted of lewd or lascivious acts with a child in San Bernardino, Calif.
- Gilberto Ramos-Agustine – A criminal illegal alien from Guatemala convicted of endangering the welfare of a child related to sex abuse in Kent, N.Y.
- Hermilo Martinez – A criminal illegal alien from Mexico convicted of sexual battery in Franklin County, N.C.
ICE officials emphasized that child predators remain among the highest enforcement priorities, and that the agency is committed to targeting “the worst of the worst” criminal aliens for arrest and removal.
From border states like Texas and California to smaller communities in New York and North Carolina, ICE said these operations demonstrate a nationwide commitment to protecting children and upholding public safety. Federal officials also encouraged cooperation with state and local partners, noting that community support is critical in identifying and removing dangerous offenders.
ICE stated that additional enforcement actions will continue as part of broader national operations focused on violent offenders, ensuring that predators are held accountable and cannot return to victimize American families.
