The federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said Monday that it has arrested more than 300 illegal immigrant sex offenders since last month as part of an ongoing operation. Agents arrested 302 sex offenders since June 4 as part of the agency’s Operation SOAR (Sex Offender Arrest and Removal), according to the agency. “Our officers have prioritized the arrest of noncitizens who pose the greatest threat to the security and safety of our communities,” acting ICE Director Tae Johnson said in a statement about the arrests. Johnson said that ICE focused its resources “on those who have committed sex crimes and demonstrated predatory behavior” and reinforces “our steadfast commitment to enhancing public safety across the United States.” ICE, a sub-agency of the Department of Homeland Security, said the illegal immigrant sex offenders are identified, arrested, and then deported. In another incident, Border Patrol officials said on Monday that a registered …
More Than 300 Illegal Immigrant Sex Offenders Arrested by ICE in Operation
July 26, 2021
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