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DHS reports that arrests made 'yesterday' included sex-offense and assault convictions

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Arrest records, charging documents, or court records for the referenced day show arrests that include convictions or charges for sexual conduct with a minor, domestic assault, and assault.

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that law enforcement has arrested more than 4,000 people described as "illegal aliens" in Minnesota since Operation Metro Surge began, including individuals the agency calls murderers, sex offenders, gang members and terrorists. The release highlights several recent arrests and quotes Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin urging so-called "sanctuary" localities to cooperate with federal authorities. DHS provided a link to a public list of arrests in Minnesota for further details.
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The DHS Feb. 4, 2026 press release states explicitly, "Yesterday's arrests included criminals convicted of sexual conduct with a minor, domestic assault, and assault." DHS's "Arrested: Worst of the Worst" Minnesota listing and related ICE statements include named cases with convictions for sexual abuse of a minor, domestic violence, and various assault convictions, supporting the press release claim. Verdict: True — the claim accurately quotes DHS's statement and is supported by DHS/ICE case listings published by the agencies.

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  1. Update · Feb 05, 2026, 05:51 AMTrue
    The DHS Feb. 4, 2026 press release states explicitly, "Yesterday's arrests included criminals convicted of sexual conduct with a minor, domestic assault, and assault." DHS's "Arrested: Worst of the Worst" Minnesota listing and related ICE statements include named cases with convictions for sexual abuse of a minor, domestic violence, and various assault convictions, supporting the press release claim. Verdict: True — the claim accurately quotes DHS's statement and is supported by DHS/ICE case listings published by the agencies.
  2. Original article · Feb 04, 2026
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