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ICE Arrests Deportee Linked to Child Abuse Amid Protests

6/18/2025

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In a significant operation in Los Angeles, a multi-agency task force collaborated with ICE to apprehend Roberto Mateo, a Guatemalan national previously deported for child sexual abuse. His illegal return to the U.S. after a 2017 deportation highlights ongoing concerns, as the task force also detained other undocumented individuals with serious criminal backgrounds, amidst rising protests against ICE actions.

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Story summary

In a significant operation in Los Angeles, a multi-agency task force collaborated with ICE to apprehend Roberto Mateo, a Guatemalan national previously deported for child sexual abuse. His illegal return to the U.S. after a 2017 deportation highlights ongoing concerns, as the task force also detained other undocumented individuals with serious criminal backgrounds, amidst rising protests against ICE actions.