Analysis
What the administration claimed
DHS stated that ICE deported illegal alien gang members in the previous week, including individuals convicted of murder, sexual assault, kidnapping, and burglary.
Claimant: Markwayne Mullin Secretary of Homeland Security
Agency or office: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Context
DHS published a statement (news release) listing names and summarized criminal histories of several deportees and quoted Secretary Mullin characterizing recent deportation flights.
Evidence
This is an agency statement reporting recent deportations and summarizing the criminal convictions of named individuals. The DHS press release itself lists the names and the types of convictions claimed, making the assertion verifiable via the official release and by consulting court and removal records. Because the claim speaks to public safety and the criminal histories of deportees, it is politically consequential and appropriate for publication and independent verification.