Eight criminal illegal aliens were deported to South Sudan on Independence Day, according to a release from the DHS. (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
According to DHS, the eight men had extensive and violent criminal histories.
Enrique Arias-Hierro, a Cuban national, was convicted of homicide, armed robbery, kidnapping and impersonating a law enforcement officer. Jose Manuel Rodriguez-Quinones, also from Cuba, was convicted of attempted first-degree murder with a weapon, battery, larceny and drug trafficking.
Thongxay Nilakout, a Laotian national, was convicted of first-degree murder and robbery and sentenced to life in prison.
Jesus Munoz-Gutierrez, from Mexico, was convicted of second-degree murder and also sentenced to life confinement.
FEDERAL JUDGE HALTS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION DEPORTATION OF EIGHT MIGRANTS TO SOUTH SUDAN
On May 3, 2025, ICE arrested Tuan Thanh Phan, a Vietnamese illegal alien. (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
"These are not just immigration cases," McLaughlin said. "These are threats to American communities that judges tried to force ICE to return to the United States."
DHS credited the Supreme Court’s clarification order for breaking the logjam and allowing ICE to complete the mission.
"This was a win for the rule of law, safety and security of the American people," its statement said.
DHS also thanked ICE officers who had been stranded abroad during the court-imposed pause.
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"We thank our brave ICE law enforcement for their sacrifice to defend our freedoms," McLaughlin said. "We will continue to fight for the freedoms of Americans while these far-left activists continue to try and force us to bring murderers, pedophiles and rapists back to the U.S."
The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
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