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ICE Detains MS-13 Suspects in Teen's Murder Case

1/23/2026

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued detainers for three alleged MS-13 members linked to the murder of 14-year-old Jefferson Amaya-Ayala in Maryland.
The suspects are illegal immigrants from El Salvador with prior arrests, including gun charges.
Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin called the murder preventable and said ICE should have been notified.
This action follows Operation Catch of the Day in Maine amid tensions with local officials.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued detainers for three alleged MS-13 members linked to the murder of 14-year-old Jefferson Amaya-Ayala in Maryland.
The suspects are illegal immigrants from El Salvador with prior arrests, including gun charges.
Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin called the murder preventable and said ICE should have been notified.
This action follows Operation Catch of the Day in Maine amid tensions with local officials.