Federal Authorities Arrest 10,000 Suspected Gang Members as Illegal Immigration Drops 87%
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 25
Federal Authorities Arrest 10,000 Suspected Gang Members as Illegal Immigration Drops 87%
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 25
Summary
More than 10,000 suspected gang members have been arrested since Donald Trump began his second term, the administration said Wednesday, calling it a major milestone in its immigration crackdown.
DHS said the arrests target people accused of crimes including murder, assault with a deadly weapon, drug trafficking, racketeering, robbery and extortion as part of a campaign to remove violent offenders.
Javier Hernandez Rosas was identified as the 10,000th arrest; DHS described him as an alleged MS-13 member from Mexico with a cocaine conviction and prior arrests on abduction and weapons charges.
The announcement came as CBP reported a record 21,471 agents this spring, while administration officials said illegal immigration has fallen more than 87% from October 2024 levels.