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January 4, 2016Washington, DC, United StatesOperational

ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending January 1, 2016

December 21, 2015 – Child predator arrests, human trafficking highlight most viewed articles of 2015

From major arrests to policy and procedure updates, the diverse activities of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) four main directorates are reflected in the most viewed stories on ICE.gov. As 2015 draws to a close, we took a look back at the top ERO, HSI and M&A stories of the year. Full Story

December 22, 2015 – DHS releases end of fiscal year 2015 statistics

The Department of Homeland Security released its end of Fiscal Year 2015 statistics which reflect the Department’s immigration enforcement efforts that prioritize convicted criminals and threats to public safety, border security, and national security. Full Story

December 18, 2015 – Phoenix ICE officers remove twice-deported Mexican man who faces murder charges

A Mexican national arrested in a targeted enforcement action four months ago, who is wanted in his native country for his role in an aggravated homicide, was turned over to Mexican law enforcement officials at the Nogales Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry by officers from ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). Full Story

December 21, 2015 – ICE seeks public’s help to identify grocery store skimming suspect

Special agents with ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) are seeking the public's help to identify a man suspected of planting a so-called "skimming" device at a Bay Area grocery store. Full Story

December 21, 2015 – Former Houston-area teacher sentenced to more than 8 years in prison for receiving child pornography

A former Houston-area teacher was sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison following his conviction for receiving child pornography. Full Story

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