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ICE Arrests 1,328 Immigrants in D.C. Suburbs During Aug. 1–14

8/25/2026

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 1,328 immigrants in Washington, D.C. suburbs during Aug. 1-14, 2026.
Arrests occurred in Virginia and Maryland, states with sanctuary-type immigration policies.
Arrestees faced charges of rape, sexual assault, kidnapping, DUI, robbery and attempted murder.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said ICE removed dangerous illegal aliens despite sanctuary policies.
ICE Assistant Director Patricia Hyde reported arrests of MS-13, 18th Street and Tren de Aragua gang members.

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Story summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 1,328 immigrants in Washington, D.C. suburbs during Aug. 1-14, 2026.
Arrests occurred in Virginia and Maryland, states with sanctuary-type immigration policies.
Arrestees faced charges of rape, sexual assault, kidnapping, DUI, robbery and attempted murder.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said ICE removed dangerous illegal aliens despite sanctuary policies.
ICE Assistant Director Patricia Hyde reported arrests of MS-13, 18th Street and Tren de Aragua gang members.