The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement had deported an array of violent criminal illegal aliens, including gang members, violent offenders, drunk drivers, and those with other prior convictions.

Under the Trump administration, ICE and DHS have worked to implement the president's campaign promise of mass deportations, with an emphasis on the "worst of the worst" criminal illegal aliens. As of mid-2026, their efforts have resulted in an estimated decline in the foreign-born population of roughly 3 million. That figure includes a combination of physical deportations and voluntary exits.

Speaking about the latest deportations, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said “[l]ast week, the steadfast patriots of ICE deported even more illegal aliens from our nation, including Attempted Murderers, Violent Assailants, Robbers, and Drunk Drivers."

“Every single deportation makes America safer. DHS is delivering on President Trump’s mandate from the American people to deport illegal aliens, because that’s how we save America," Mullin added.

Topping the list was Arturo Moises Urzua Yanez of Mexico, a member of the Surenos gang, whose criminal history included convictions for attempted murder, vehicle theft, and possession of a firearm while a felon.

Juan Jose Zavala Romero of Honduras is a member of the Tango Blast gang and was previously convicted for felony deadly conduct, discharging a firearm, assault causing bodily injury, two counts of improper entry, and illegal reentry. He had previously been deported seven times.

Yair de Jesus Trejo-Mendoza of Mexico is a member of the Surenos gang and was previously convicted of two counts of driving under the influence, aggravated assault and battery on a police officer, resisting an officer, speeding, and illegal entry. He had previously been deported five times.

Everardo Hernandez-Huizar of Mexico is a member of the Tango Blast gang and was previously convicted for aggravated assault, possession of a weapon while a felon, theft, and unlawful reentry.

Antonio de Jesus Jimenez Martinez of Mexico is a member of the Paisas gang. He was previously convicted for assault, failure to identify a fugitive, and illegal reentry. He had previously been deported four times.

Wosbely Everildo Puac Elias of Guatemala is a member of the Paisas gang and was previously convicted for battery, obstructing justice, aggravated stalking, and petty theft. He has been deported twice before.

Josue Emmanuel Garcia-Ramirez of Mexico is a member of the Surenos gang and was previously convicted of burglary, infliction of corporal injury, reckless driving, other offenses.

Juan Carlos Munoz-Aguilera of Mexico is a member of the La Sierra Brown Knights gang and was previously convicted of burglary, grand theft, possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of a controlled substance, and many other offenses.

Pedro Barajas-Garcia of Mexico is a member of the Surenos gang and was previously convicted of burglary, possession of marijuana, conspiracy to distribute meth, resisting arrest, leaving the scene of an accident, unlawful use of a weapon, and many other offenses.

Fidel Espinoza-Olvera of Mexico is a member of the Paisas gang and was previously convicted for aggravated robbery and illegal reentry. He has been deported five times before.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.