WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced via a press release that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported more illegal immigrants in the last week, including those convicted of crimes such as murder, rape and arson.
Among those deported were four men who entered the country illegally, according to the press release. "Every day, the brave men and women of ICE put themselves at risk to arrest and remove illegal aliens from our communities,” said DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. “Last week, ICE deported murderers, rapists, and arsonists. Under President Trump’s leadership, we will always put the safety of the American people first. If you’re here illegally, we will find you, arrest you, and deport you."
Ian Rosales Castro, originally from Ecuador, was deported on August 21. His criminal history includes convictions for second-degree murder and kidnapping with intent to collect ransom in New York and a conviction for manufacture, delivery or possession of a controlled substance in Texas.
Castro illegally entered the United States at an unknown date and location, according to ICE. A Department of Justice (DOJ) immigration judge issued Castro a final order of removal on December 12, 2006.
Jesus Avilas-Urquiza, originally from Bolivia, was deported on August 21. His criminal history includes convictions for two counts of criminal sexual assault with force in Illinois. He was legally admitted to the United States through Florida in January 2000, remaining in the country after his authorized period ended in July 2000. A DOJ immigration judge issued him a final order of removal on July 28, 2026.
Erlin Molina-Ramos, originally from Honduras, was deported on August 22. His criminal history includes a conviction for third-degree rape of a victim less than 17 years old in New York. He illegally entered the United States at an unknown date and location. A DOJ immigration judge issued him a final order of removal on July 30, 2026.
Ruben Gonzalez-Gazpar, originally from Mexico, was deported on August 21. His criminal history includes convictions for arson, hit-and-run, vandalism, possession of a controlled substance and trespassing in California. He illegally entered the United States at an unknown date and location.
After a DOJ immigration judge issued Gonzalez-Gazpar a final order of removal on March 12, 2008, he was deported that same month. He then illegally re-entered the country, which is a felony, at an unknown date and location.
Andy Gomez-Niebla, originally from Cuba, was deported on August 21. His criminal history includes a conviction for robbery with conspiracy to interfere with commerce in Michigan. He illegally entered the United States at an unknown date and location. A DOJ immigration judge issued him a final order of removal on June 8, 2026.
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