ICE Arrests Illegal Immigrants Convicted of Violent Crimes

Arrests include individuals with convictions for child sexual abuse, manslaughter, assault, robbery, and burglary

Mar. 14, 2026 at 4:36am

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have arrested several individuals in the country illegally who were previously convicted of serious crimes, including aggravated sexual abuse of a child, intoxicated manslaughter, assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, and burglary.

Why it matters

The arrests highlight the ongoing efforts by ICE to remove criminal illegal immigrants from communities, despite criticism from some politicians who have labeled the agency as overly aggressive. The arrests also underscore the public safety concerns around illegal immigrants who commit violent crimes.

The details

According to DHS, the individuals taken into custody include Armando Lopez of Mexico, convicted of aggravated sexual abuse of a child in Salt Lake City, Utah; Sergio Alonso Rodriguez-Noyola of Mexico, convicted of intoxicated manslaughter in Dallas, Texas; Jesus Escobar-Grande of El Salvador, convicted of assault with a deadly weapon in Santa Rosa, California; Dung Duc Luu of Vietnam, previously convicted of first-degree robbery and first-degree burglary in Los Angeles, California; and Jose Muniz-Flores of Mexico, convicted of burglary of a habitation in Bailey County, Texas.

  • The arrests were announced on March 14, 2026.

The players

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

A federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that is responsible for enforcing federal laws related to border control, customs, trade, and immigration.

Armando Lopez

A Mexican national convicted of aggravated sexual abuse of a child in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Sergio Alonso Rodriguez-Noyola

A Mexican national convicted of intoxicated manslaughter in Dallas, Texas.

Jesus Escobar-Grande

An El Salvadoran national convicted of assault with a deadly weapon in Santa Rosa, California.

Dung Duc Luu

A Vietnamese national previously convicted of first-degree robbery and first-degree burglary in Los Angeles, California.

Jose Muniz-Flores

A Mexican national convicted of burglary of a habitation in Bailey County, Texas.

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What they’re saying

“While sanctuary politicians demonize ICE law enforcement, our officers continue to risk their lives to remove criminal illegal aliens from our communities. Just yesterday, ICE arrested criminal illegal aliens convicted of aggravated sexual abuse of a child, intoxicated manslaughter, and assault with a deadly weapon. Under President Trump, if you come to our country illegally and break our laws, we will find you and arrest you. The safety of the American people comes FIRST.”

— Lauren Bis, Deputy Assistant Secretary (DHS)

What’s next

The arrested individuals will face deportation proceedings after serving any applicable prison sentences.

The takeaway

This operation by ICE highlights the agency's continued focus on removing illegal immigrants with criminal convictions, despite criticism from some politicians. The arrests of individuals convicted of violent crimes like child sexual abuse, manslaughter, and assault underscore the public safety concerns around illegal immigration and the importance of effective immigration enforcement.