Federal immigration authorities recently arrested several foreign nationals in Michigan who have criminal records or pending charges ranging from retail fraud to armed robbery, the Department of Homeland Security announced Monday.
The arrests, carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Detroit and Grand Rapids, targeted individuals who federal officials stated were living in the country without legal status.
“Every day, the steadfast patriots of ICE are arresting and deporting illegal aliens from all across the country, including the beautiful state of Michigan,” Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin said in a statement. “In recent days, they’ve arrested armed robbers, scammers, and drunk drivers. At DHS, we will always enforce the law and protect the American people. Arresting and removing illegal aliens from our country is how we save lives and make America safe again.”…