ICE Arrests in Minnesota Target Criminal Illegal Immigrants

On Friday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem revealed significant arrests made by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota’s Twin Cities. The apprehended individuals include those with serious convictions, such as child molesters, murderers, drunk drivers, and violent assaulters.

Aldrin Guerrero Muñoz, for example, is an illegal immigrant who was sentenced to 32 years for the intentional killing of his 3-month-old son, remaining behind bars since 2004 at taxpayer expense. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), he was also convicted of assaulting another inmate at the Stillwater Correctional Facility. He was apprehended by ICE on Monday following a detainer complaint.

Noem criticized the Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, suggesting that his stance against ICE allows criminals like Guerrero Muñoz to exist within the community without challenge. She stated, “We will no longer allow moral superiority or political correctness to overshadow the safety of American citizens.” A notable statistic shared by Noem indicated that around 70% of ICE arrests target illegal immigrants with prior convictions or charges in the U.S., excluding foreign fugitives and gang members.

Other individuals arrested in this operation include:

Francisco Javier Garcia-Olivar

This suspect, originally from Mexico, has multiple convictions including child sexual assault and attempted sexual assault, according to DHS.

Jose Ruben Gomez Muñoz

Another Mexican national, Gomez Muñoz, was found guilty of sexual assault and faces charges of incest with a minor.

Humberto Us-Juarez

From Guatemala, Us-Juarez was convicted of sexual assault against a minor and aggravated sexual assault.

Jose Israel Hernandez Rivas

Hernandez Rivas, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, is known for convictions related to human trafficking and commercial sex acts.

Manuel Betancourt-Renteria

Betancourt-Renteria, also from Mexico, has faced multiple convictions including assaults and drug-related offenses.

Nicolas Lopez Juarez

This Guatemalan national was found guilty of serious offenses including aggravated assault and several DUI charges.

Juan Alejo-Alejo

Alejo-Alejo, another Mexican, has been convicted of manslaughter related to intoxicated driving.

David Antonio Gonzalez Rivas

Gonzalez Rivas, from El Salvador, has multiple counts involving drug possession and fleeing from law enforcement, among other charges. He is reported to have been arrested 14 additional times on various charges.

Pedro Cortes Soriano

Cortes Soriano, a Mexican national, was found guilty of vehicular homicide, drunk driving, and illegal re-entry, with a history of prior deportations since 2004.