ICE Seattle nabs five illegal immigrants with DUI convictions
Feb 25, 2025, 7:30 PM
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Seattle announced the recent arrests of five illegal aliens in Washington state, all of whom have been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), among other offenses.
The arrests, conducted between Jan. 29 and Feb. 19, targeted individuals with criminal records spanning multiple jurisdictions:
- Jan. 29, Mount Vernon: A Mexican national with DUI and felony DUI convictions from Skagit County District Court.
- Jan. 29, Bellingham: Another Mexican national convicted of DUI by Skagit County District Court.
- Jan. 30, Yakima: A Mexican national convicted of DUI and leaving the scene of an accident.
- Feb. 14, Bellevue: A Guatemalan national facing state DUI charges.
- Feb. 19, Lynden: A Mexican national with a lengthy record, including assault convictions from King and Whatcom County Superior Courts, a reckless driving conviction from Whatcom County District Court, and multiple DUI arrests by Washington State Patrol and Federal Way Police Department.
ICE Seattle officials confirmed that all five individuals will remain in custody pending removal proceedings.
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ICE Seattle arrests are part of large enforcement efforts
The arrests highlight ongoing immigration enforcement efforts targeting individuals with criminal histories, particularly those involving public safety risks such as impaired driving.
These actions align with the Trump administration’s intensified focus on immigration enforcement under the leadership of Tom Homan, the appointed “border czar.” Homan, who previously served as acting director of ICE from January 2017 to June 2018, has been a staunch advocate for stringent immigration policies. In his current role, he oversees comprehensive border enforcement strategies, including mass deportations. Homan has emphasized the administration’s commitment to removing criminal aliens, stating a goal to “eradicate every criminal migrant from the U.S.”
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