The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is marking a significant milestone with the arrest of over 10,000 illegal alien gang members since President Donald Trump began his second term last year.
“Under President Trump’s leadership, ICE has arrested more than 10,000 gang members,” said DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin earlier this week.
The arrest of MS-13 member Javier Hernández Rosas from Mexico by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) represents the agency’s 10,000th gang member apprehension since January 20, 2025. Rosas has a criminal background that includes cocaine possession, kidnapping, and weapons offenses.
Over the past year and a half, ICE has detained other gang members who have been convicted of serious offenses such as murder, drug trafficking, criminal conspiracy, extortion, and robbery.
Secretary Marin emphasizes that he is carrying out President Trump’s agenda to enhance safety in America. The 10,000 individuals captured have committed severe crimes like murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and racketeering conspiracy.
ICE officials provided details on some of those apprehended:
MS-13 member Josué Sole Garcia-Lopez was arrested in Virginia in May 2026 and is wanted in El Salvador for his role in extortion and robbery. He has a history of illegal firearm possession and disorderly conduct in his home country.
Danny Granados-Garcia, another MS-13 member apprehended in Connecticut in April 2026, is sought in El Salvador for the murder of a pastor.
David Antonio Avilez Perez, arrested in March 2026, has an international warrant for aggravated murder and has previously faced charges for assault with a deadly weapon and possession of controlled substances in California.
Jesus Ruben López González, a member of TDA [Tren de Aragua], was detained in Oregon in February 2026 for racketeering conspiracy and has prior charges related to theft and assault.
Edwin Antonio Hernandez Hernandez, captured in Virginia in February 2026, admitted to committing five murders in El Salvador.
Yovis Michel Carrascal Campo, another TDA member arrested in Colorado in January 2026, faces charges of murder and drug trafficking.
MS-13 member Gerson Emil Cuadra Soto, also known as “Fantasma,” was apprehended in Nebraska in December 2025 and is wanted in Honduras for suspicion of quadruple murder.
Cristian Ortega Lopez, a TDA member, pleaded guilty in October 2025 to illegal firearm possession and conspiracy to destroy evidence.
MS-13 member Ismael Enrique Mendoza Flores, known as “El Caraco,” was arrested in Virginia in October 2025 and is sought in El Salvador for aggravated murder and unlawful companionship.
Nelson Vladimir Amaya Benitez, captured in Maryland in May 2025, has a criminal record that includes armed robbery, theft, and aggravated assault.
“Many of these gang members were released into our country by Joe Biden,” Marin stated. “These violent criminals have been known to murder, assault, and rob innocent Americans. With the American Security Act, ICE is dedicated to continuing the fight against gang violence in our communities.”
