A Cuban national was apprehended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a nationwide operation targeting undocumented immigrants with criminal records.
The White House, via its profile on X, released a series of posts emphasizing that "nearly 70% of ICE arrests involve undocumented immigrants who have been charged with or convicted of a crime in the United States." The posts proceeded to list several individuals apprehended that week, detailing their nationalities and previous convictions across various states.
Among these posts, one highlighted Rigoberto Salvia-Ricardo, a Cuban national described as an undocumented immigrant who was convicted of a crime against a minor in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
The official White House communications underscored Salvia-Ricardo's arrest alongside other detainees—including a Vietnamese citizen convicted of murder in California and a Mexican national linked to a felony in New York—as part of a federal initiative to apprehend immigrants with criminal backgrounds.
According to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the operation also resulted in the arrest of undocumented immigrants with convictions related to major crimes and drug trafficking across various states.
DHS Deputy Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated that a significant portion of ICE arrests pertain to individuals charged with or convicted of crimes, defending the operation as part of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety.
As of now, authorities have not released further details regarding the immigration proceedings that the Cuban national will face or the subsequent steps in his case.
Details on ICE Nationwide Operation
What percentage of ICE arrests involve criminal charges or convictions?
Nearly 70% of ICE arrests involve undocumented immigrants who have been charged with or convicted of a crime in the United States.
Who is Rigoberto Salvia-Ricardo?
Rigoberto Salvia-Ricardo is a Cuban national arrested during the ICE operation, convicted of a crime against a minor in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
What did the DHS Deputy Secretary say about the ICE arrests?
DHS Deputy Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated that a large portion of ICE arrests involve individuals charged with or convicted of crimes, and she defended the operation as part of efforts to ensure public safety.