Arrest Warrant Issued for Undocumented Immigrant
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) alongside Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued an arrest warrant for an undocumented Mexican national accused of soliciting sexual material from children under 10 years old.
Angel David Rubio Marin allegedly used “Robux,” the in-game currency in the popular Roblox video game, to entice children into sending him explicit videos and images. He was apprehended in Prince William County, Virginia.
DHS noted that this is not his first run-in with the law; he had been charged previously with two counts of public masturbation but was released in Virginia prior to these new allegations.
“This criminal preyed on innocent children by offering to pay them in video game currency in exchange for child pornography,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Biss. “This illegal alien was released from jail after being arrested for public indecency. It demonstrates the need for state and local governments to collaborate with ICE.”
Rubio Marin’s case has sparked criticism of Virginia’s sanctuary policies under Gov. Abigail Spanberger, who recently discontinued the 287(g) program, which enabled local law enforcement to coordinate with ICE. This arrangement typically helped prevent the release of suspected illegal immigrants into the community.
Biss also called on Virginia lawmakers and Governor Spanberger to ensure this child predator is not returned to local neighborhoods, emphasizing, “No one wants this person on the streets.”
Roblox, an online platform where users interact and play through chat, includes filters meant to prohibit image and video sharing. Despite this, improper use of the platform continues to be a concern, especially for children.
Rubio Marin reportedly entered the U.S. without authorization at an unknown time and location. The DHS’s comments also targeted Governor Spanberger’s recent executive actions aimed at limiting cooperation with federal immigration officials. After signing the order, she argued that shifting responsibilities onto state and local authorities distracts them from their core law enforcement duties.
Spanberger has expressed that such changes could create tensions between the police and the community, potentially fostering an environment of fear and mistrust, which, in turn, could impair effective policing.
The ongoing debates around these policies continue to raise questions about local law enforcement’s role in immigration matters. As of now, ICE has detained Rubio Marin, and the conversation about children’s safety in these digital spaces remains critical.
