ICE arrests dozens of illegal immigrants suspected of violating human rights

Immigration officials have arrested dozens of illegal immigrants, each a suspected or known human rights violator, as part of a nationwide sting.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 39 people, 30 men and 9 women, suspected of violating human rights. Of those arrested, 16 are suspected of committing a litany of other crimes including domestic violence, selling drugs, and illegally possessing a firearm, according to the agency.

The ICE sting, called Operation No Safe Haven V, took place from Aug. 27 to 29. Those arrested have come from countries including West Africa, Central America, and China.

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