ICE Arrests More Alleged Criminal Migrants on VOICE Program Anniversary

Arrests coincide with 1-year reopening of ICE program to support victims of migrant crime

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:51am

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A photorealistic painting of an empty, dimly lit government building with a lone figure standing outside, conceptually representing the complex issues surrounding immigration and victim support.The relaunch of the VOICE program aims to provide support for victims of crimes committed by illegal migrants, but the debate over immigration enforcement continues.White Plains Today

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of several alleged illegal migrants who have been convicted of various crimes, including injury to a child, assault, and robbery. The arrests coincide with the one-year anniversary of the agency's reopening of its Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office, which aims to offer resources to victims of crimes committed by illegal migrants and their families.

Why it matters

The VOICE program was first launched in 2017 under the Trump administration but was replaced in 2021 by the Biden administration with a different program. The recent arrests and the relaunch of VOICE highlight the ongoing debate over immigration enforcement and support for victims of crimes committed by illegal migrants.

The details

ICE said the arrests were made on Wednesday and included individuals convicted of crimes such as injury to a child, assault, and robbery. The agency did not specify whether the individuals were newly arrested or transferred from local custody following prior convictions, nor did it provide dates for the underlying convictions.

  • The VOICE Office was relaunched on April 10, 2025.
  • The arrests were made on Wednesday, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of the VOICE program's reopening.

The players

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws in the United States.

Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office

An ICE program that aims to offer resources to victims of crimes committed by illegal migrants and their families.

Lauren Bis

Acting Assistant Secretary of Public Affairs for the Department of Homeland Security.

Todd Lyons

Acting Director of ICE.

Alejandro Mayorkas

Former Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security under the Biden administration.

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What they’re saying

“The brave men and women of ICE law enforcement continue to target criminal illegal aliens in our communities to prevent another American from being raped, maimed, or murdered by an illegal alien who should have NEVER been in our country. The American victims are [why] we fight.”

— Lauren Bis, Acting Assistant Secretary of Public Affairs, Department of Homeland Security

“Illegal aliens harming American citizens is unconscionable. But now, thanks to President Trump, we're able to help people victimized by criminal aliens through the VOICE Office. I'm extremely proud of ICE's entire workforce — the officers and agents on the ground who are enforcing immigration law fairly, the support staff who pull these operations together and handle logistics, and those who help shine a light on those who have suffered harm at illegal aliens' hands.”

— Todd Lyons, Acting Director, ICE

“Providing assistance to society's most vulnerable is a core American value. All people, regardless of their immigration status, should be able to access victim services without fear.”

— Alejandro Mayorkas, Former Secretary, Department of Homeland Security

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the alleged criminal migrants out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing debate over immigration enforcement and support for victims of crimes committed by illegal migrants, with the Trump administration's VOICE program being relaunched after a brief replacement by the Biden administration.