ICE Arrests More Alleged Criminal Migrants on VOICE Program Anniversary

The arrests coincide with the one-year anniversary of the agency's program to support victims of migrant crime.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:52am

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on Thursday that it had arrested more alleged illegal migrants who have been convicted of various crimes, which coincides with the one-year anniversary of the agency reopening its Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office. The VOICE Office aims to offer resources to victims of crimes committed by illegal migrants and their families.

Why it matters

The relaunch of the VOICE program under the Trump administration has been a controversial move, with critics arguing that it unfairly targets immigrant communities and promotes anti-immigrant rhetoric. The program's supporters, however, believe it is necessary to provide support and resources to victims of crimes committed by illegal migrants.

The details

ICE said the anniversary of the program's reopening comes just after multiple arrests were made on Wednesday of suspected illegal migrants convicted of crimes such as injury to a child, assault and robbery. ICE 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 described by ICE were announced on Thursday, April 10, 2026.

The players

ICE

Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Lauren Bis

Department of Homeland Security Acting Assistant Secretary of Public Affairs.

Todd Lyons

ICE Acting Director.

Alejandro Mayorkas

Former Secretary of the U.S. 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, Department of Homeland Security Acting Assistant Secretary of Public Affairs

“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

“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 DHS Secretary

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow any of the arrested individuals to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing debate over the VOICE program and the balance between supporting victims of crime and promoting anti-immigrant rhetoric. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of the program in addressing the complex issue of migrant crime.