Mexican Man Arrested in LA for Alleged Child Sex Crimes

ICE takes 30-year-old into custody pending deportation proceedings

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A 30-year-old Mexican national named Jose Hilario Millan-Flores has been arrested by ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations in Los Angeles for alleged sexual crimes against a child under the age of 10, including lewd acts, sodomy, and sexual penetration. Millan-Flores is currently in ICE custody awaiting removal proceedings.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing concerns about illegal immigration and the potential risks to vulnerable populations, as well as the role of federal immigration enforcement in responding to serious criminal allegations involving non-citizens.

The details

According to authorities, Millan-Flores was arrested on February 2nd for charges including lewd acts with a child under 14, sodomy with a victim under 10, sexual penetration of a victim under 14, and obstructing a public officer. The specific details of the alleged crimes and the identity of the victim have not been released.

  • Millan-Flores was arrested by ICE on February 2, 2026.

The players

Jose Hilario Millan-Flores

A 30-year-old Mexican national arrested by ICE in Los Angeles for alleged sexual crimes against a child.

ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO)

The federal immigration enforcement agency that apprehended Millan-Flores and has him in custody pending deportation proceedings.

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What’s next

Millan-Flores will remain in ICE custody as his case proceeds through the immigration court system, where a judge will ultimately decide whether he will be deported back to Mexico.

The takeaway

This case underscores the complex intersection of immigration enforcement, public safety, and the protection of vulnerable populations, raising difficult questions about how to balance these competing priorities.