More than 17,500 criminal illegal aliens were arrested and detained under Laken Riley Act crimes.

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DHS announced that under President Trump and Secretary Kristi Noem, more than 17,500 noncitizens have been arrested and detained under the Laken Riley Act, which mandates federal detention for illegal aliens accused of theft, burglary, assaulting an officer, or crimes causing death or serious bodily injury. A recent 14-day operation called Operation Angel’s Honor led ICE to arrest 1,030 people; the release highlights several individual convictions and quotes Secretary Noem praising ICE enforcement and removals.

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Credible primary sources confirm the figure: a DHS press release dated December 24, 2025 reports that more than 17,500 criminal illegal aliens were arrested and detained with Laken Riley Act crimes. The Laken Riley Act was enacted in 2025 as Public Law 119-1 and provides for detention in connection with burglary, theft, and other listed offenses; a DOJ EOIR policy memorandum provides implementation guidance. Therefore, the claim is True as of the release date.

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Update · Dec 25, 2025, 02:17 AMTrue
Credible primary sources confirm the figure: a DHS press release dated December 24, 2025 reports that more than 17,500 criminal illegal aliens were arrested and detained with Laken Riley Act crimes. The Laken Riley Act was enacted in 2025 as Public Law 119-1 and provides for detention in connection with burglary, theft, and other listed offenses; a DOJ EOIR policy memorandum provides implementation guidance. Therefore, the claim is True as of the release date.
Original article · Dec 24, 2025
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