
May 1, 2026
Two people have been sentenced for murdering a Miami man during a dispute over seized drugs. Homeland Security Investigations led an effort involving multiple agencies that resulted in lengthy prison terms for both offenders.
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April 21, 2026
ICE has deported Hilda Esperanza Lopez-Hernandez following her conviction for a fatal hit-and-run incident in Florida. She had previously been ordered removed from the U.S., but remained until completing her prison sentence.
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April 21, 2026
ICE Miami has taken custody of Eledoro Valenzuela Rodriguez after his release from jail in Florida. The Cuban national faces new charges while carrying a decades-long criminal record that includes multiple prior convictions.
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April 16, 2026
A Cuban detainee held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement died in custody following an apparent suicide attempt in Miami. Authorities say all required notifications were made according to policy while investigations continue into his death.
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March 19, 2026
A Mexican national held at Glades County Detention Center died after being found unresponsive in his cell. Authorities say his death is presumed a suicide but remains under investigation.
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February 21, 2026
Jairo Garcia-Hernandez, a 27-year-old Guatemalan national with prior criminal convictions, died while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Larkin Community Hospital in Miami on February 16.
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January 20, 2026
ICE, in coordination with federal agencies, arrested four individuals in Florida who have been convicted of violent crimes.
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