THE FOLLOW UP
STATEMENT

DHS says Luis Amigon-Dominguez was arrested and is convicted of assault with a weapon and criminal re-entry

True

Evidence from credible sources supports the statement as accurate. Learn more in Methodology.

Interesting: 0/0 • Support: 0/0Log in to vote
enforcement

Court convictions and DHS/ICE custody or charging records confirm Luis Amigon-Dominguez's convictions for second-degree assault (dangerous weapon) and criminal re-entry after removal.

Source summary
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced arrests in Minnesota on Jan. 28, 2026 as part of Operation Metro Surge, identifying individuals it describes as "criminal illegal aliens" accused or convicted of crimes including sexual assault of a minor, domestic abuse, and assaults with a dangerous weapon. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin called on Minnesota "sanctuary" officials to allow DHS access to local jails so federal officers can make arrests before releases. The release lists several named detainees, their alleged convictions, and countries of origin.
View original article →
Latest fact check

The Department of Homeland Security press release dated January 29, 2026 explicitly names Luis Amigon-Dominguez and states he was "convicted for second-degree assault—dangerous weapon and criminal re-entry of an aggravated felon alien into the United States after removal." The DHS "Arrested: Worst of the Worst" Minnesota listings accompany the release and document the Operation Metro Surge arrests. Verdict: True — DHS's official press release directly identifies Amigon-Dominguez with the two convictions stated, so the claim accurately reflects DHS's characterization.

Sources

Timeline

  1. Update · Jan 30, 2026, 10:04 AMTrue
    The Department of Homeland Security press release dated January 29, 2026 explicitly names Luis Amigon-Dominguez and states he was "convicted for second-degree assault—dangerous weapon and criminal re-entry of an aggravated felon alien into the United States after removal." The DHS "Arrested: Worst of the Worst" Minnesota listings accompany the release and document the Operation Metro Surge arrests. Verdict: True — DHS's official press release directly identifies Amigon-Dominguez with the two convictions stated, so the claim accurately reflects DHS's characterization.
  2. Original article · Jan 29, 2026
    View article
Back to Countdowns

Comments

Only logged-in users can comment.
Loading…