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The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported on its official page about the arrest of three undocumented Cuban citizens accused of sexual offenses.
The arrest took place between February 24 and February 28, 2025, when ICE agents, in collaboration with the U.S. Marshals Service, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Texas Attorney General's Office, conducted an operation in which they detained nine criminal aliens in the Houston area.
ICE reported that the operation focused on individuals who had been accused or convicted of sexual offenses and who were subject to deportation.
Authorities revealed that one of the detained Cubans, aged 55, had previously been convicted of aggravated sexual assault.
On his part, another individual aged 61 had previously been convicted of sexual assault with a weapon, sexual assault, kidnapping, and failing to register as a sex offender.
While the third Cuban, aged 71, has a conviction for sexual assault of a minor.
The special agent in charge of ICE Homeland Security Investigations in Houston, Chad Plantz, stated in a press release that "our local communities are safer as a direct result of this law enforcement effort."
In addition to the Cubans, two Mexicans, one Salvadoran, two individuals from Vietnam, and one from the Philippines were arrested.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Detentions of Undocumented Cubans by ICE in Houston
Why were the Cubans arrested in Houston?
Three undocumented Cuban citizens were detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) due to previous accusations and convictions for sexual offenses, which made them subject to deportation.
What crimes did the detained Cubans commit?
One of the Cubans was sentenced for aggravated sexual assault, another for sexual assault with a weapon and kidnapping, and the third for sexual assault on a minor.
What other nationalities were arrested in the ICE operation in Houston?
In addition to the Cubans, two Mexicans, one Salvadoran, two individuals from Vietnam, and one from the Philippines were detained during the operation in Houston.
What is the current focus of U.S. immigration policies under the Trump administration?
The Trump administration has implemented stricter immigration policies aimed at curbing illegal immigration and protecting the country's borders, which includes increasing operations to detain undocumented immigrants with criminal records.
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