DHS spokesperson
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“If it weren’t for the Biden Administration’s reckless open-border policies, criminals like this woman would have never been able to enter our country. ICE has lodged a detainer asking Miami officials to not release this criminal from jail. We will work with our partners in Florida to make sure she is removed from our country after she faces justice.”
DHS spokesperson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-26
The DHS spokesperson blamed the Biden Administration's border policies and said ICE would work with Florida partners to ensure Campos-Sanchez is removed from the country after facing justice.
“This Cuban illegal alien is charged with child abuse and arson after she poured hot wax onto one of her own children and then lit a fire in her home,”
DHS spokesperson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-26
A DHS spokesperson commented on the case of Meliza Campos-Sanchez, who is charged with child abuse and arson.
“On August 22, Border Patrol arrested Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, an illegal alien from Nicaragua, after conducting a vehicle stop in Key West, Florida. He entered the country illegally on an unknown date and location. He will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings,”
DHS spokesperson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-25
In a statement after the sailor's initial Facebook post, DHS confirmed that Border Patrol arrested Luis Manuel Aviles Roa on August 22 in Key West, Florida.
“Having a family member in the military is not a free pass to violate our nation’s laws. Military service by an immediate relative does not automatically grant parole, lawful status, or immunity from immigration enforcement,”
DHS spokesperson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-25
The DHS spokesperson stated that having a family member in the military does not grant immunity from immigration enforcement.
“We are simply enforcing the laws passed by Congress. This Administration does not pick and choose which laws to enforce.”
DHS spokesperson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-25
The DHS spokesperson defended the administration's enforcement of immigration laws passed by Congress.
“ultimate compliance of his final removal order”
DHS spokesperson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
DHS characterized Toshpulodzoda's departure as compliance with his final removal order.