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FIRST ON FOX: Federal immigration agents arrested several convicted killers, a rapist and multiple drug traffickers in a single day Thursday, underscoring the Trump administration's push to target what Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials call the "worst of the worst" criminal illegal immigrants living in the U.S.
"Yesterday, [Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)] arrested multiple murderers, rapists, and drug traffickers from our communities," Homeland Security Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis told Fox News Digital.
"Nearly 70% of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the U.S.," she said. "Every day, our officers are putting their lives on the line to remove criminals from our communities."
According to DHS, Thursday's arrests include:
DHS ARRESTS 5 ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS CONVICTED OF VIOLENT CRIMES INCLUDING MANSLAUGHTER, CHILD ASSAULT
Roque Cinto-Mejia, of Mexico, is convicted of manslaughter. (DHS)
Roque Cinto-Mejia
Roque Cinto-Mejia, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, is convicted of manslaughter in Brooklyn, New York.
Alejandro De Jesus-De La Cruz, of Mexico, is convicted of voluntary manslaughter. (DHS)
Alejandro De Jesus-De La Cruz
Alejandro De Jesus-De La Cruz, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, is convicted of voluntary manslaughter in San Bernardino, California.
Francisco Antonio Morales-Acencio, of Guatemala, is convicted of rape and assault and battery of a family member. (DHS)
Francisco Antonio Morales-Acencio
Francisco Antonio Morales-Acencio, an illegal immigrant from Guatemala, is convicted of rape, assault and battery of a family member in Fairfax, Virginia.
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Heriberto Mendoza-Pineda, of Mexico, is convicted of trafficking meth. (DHS)
Heriberto Mendoza-Pineda
Heriberto Mendoza-Pineda, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, is convicted of trafficking methamphetamine in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
Manuel Soto, of the Dominican Republic, is convicted of multiple drug charges. (DHS)
Manuel Soto
Manuel Soto, an illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic, was twice convicted of drug possession and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute in Boston, Massachusetts.
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