ICE lodges detainers for suspects in Virginia highway shooting
ICE says it placed detainers on noncitizens charged in a Virginia highway shooting. The move shows how criminal and immigration enforcement often overlap when violent crimes involve noncitizens.
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- Detainers tell local jails to hold individuals for ICE pickup after criminal proceedings.
- How local sheriffs respond varies by county and state policy.
- ICE says it will continue to target violent offenders for removal when legally possible.
Official release: DHS News Release
“ICE has lodged detainers against the noncitizen defendants charged in the shooting.” Two 17-year-olds were charged, according to Virginia State Police.
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ICE arrests driver of 18-wheeler using fake commercial license
ICE reports it arrested a noncitizen in New York who was driving a tractor-trailer with a fake commercial driver’s license. Officials say the case highlights identity-fraud risks in the trucking industry.
- The suspect allegedly used a false name to obtain a CDL in New York.
- Investigators say the 18-wheeler was operating in interstate commerce.
- ICE is working with state licensing agencies to verify CDL records and prevent fraud.
Official release: DHS News Release
“The subject was found operating an 18-wheeler using a fraudulent commercial driver’s license.” The driver used another person’s name and documents. ICE’s New York field office says similar checks are ongoing statewide.
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ICE arrests Cambodian gang member tied to homicide investigation
ICE officers arrested a Cambodian national linked to the “Asian Boys” gang in a homicide case. The arrest came after cooperation between ICE and local police during a violent-crime probe.
- The suspect is accused of involvement in a fatal shooting tied to gang activity.
- ICE says the individual entered the U.S. unlawfully and had prior criminal history.
- The arrest highlights ICE’s ongoing focus on gang-related enforcement nationwide.
Official release: DHS News Release
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State Department changes where visa interviews must be scheduled
The State Department now requires most visa applicants to attend interviews in their country of residence or nationality. The change is meant to make scheduling more consistent and reduce cross-country interview requests.
- Designated consulates are listed for countries without routine visa services.
- Existing appointments generally remain valid unless reassigned by the National Visa Center.
- Limited exceptions apply for humanitarian or medical reasons only.
Official notice: State Consular Affairs Notice
“Applicants should schedule at the U.S. embassy or consulate in their country of nationality or residence.” Effective immediately, this new rule is part of broader consular modernization aimed at reducing backlogs and confusion.
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ICE arrests Mexican national convicted of child sex crimes in Virginia
ICE announced the arrest of a 36-year-old man from Mexico who had prior convictions for child sex crimes in Virginia. Officials say he will face removal proceedings after completing his criminal sentence.
- The suspect was located by ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations in Charlottesville, Virginia.
- Records show convictions for aggravated sexual battery involving a child under 13.
- ICE says the arrest reflects its focus on offenders who pose a threat to public safety.
Official release: ICE News Release
“Our officers remain committed to locating and arresting noncitizens who pose a threat to public safety.” Age: 36; nationality: Mexico; convictions: child sex crimes; location: Charlottesville, VA.
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