ICE Arrests More Criminal Migrants on VOICE Program Anniversary

Victims of migrant crime speak out as ICE marks one year since relaunching support program

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:04am

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of several alleged illegal migrants who have been convicted of various crimes, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of the agency reopening its Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office. The VOICE program was first launched in 2017 under the Trump administration, replaced in 2021 under Biden, and then relaunched last year after Trump's return to office.

Why it matters

The VOICE program aims to offer resources and support to victims of crimes committed by illegal migrants and their families. The arrests and convictions described by ICE highlight the ongoing debate around immigration policy, public safety, and victim support services.

The details

ICE said the anniversary of the VOICE program's reopening comes after multiple arrests were made on Wednesday of suspected illegal migrants 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 and convictions announced by ICE coincide with the one-year anniversary of the VOICE program's relaunch.

The players

ICE

Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the federal law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws.

VOICE Office

The Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office, an ICE program that aims to offer resources and support to victims of crimes committed by illegal migrants and their families.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States who first launched the VOICE program in 2017.

Alejandro Mayorkas

The former Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security who replaced the VOICE program with the Victims Engagement and Services Line in 2021.

Lauren Bis

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

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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

“Yesterday, ICE arrested multiple violent assailants, including one depraved monster who injured a CHILD. With every arrest, ICE is making American communities safer. We will never stop fighting for justice for the victims of illegal alien crime.”

— 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, ICE Acting Director

What’s next

ICE plans to continue its enforcement efforts targeting criminal illegal migrants, with the goal of preventing further crimes against American citizens. The agency will also maintain the VOICE program to provide support and resources to victims of migrant crime and their families.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing debate around immigration policy, public safety, and victim support services. While ICE claims the arrests and VOICE program are protecting American communities, critics argue the focus on 'criminal aliens' perpetuates harmful stereotypes and diverts resources from more effective crime prevention strategies.