Analysis
What the official said
““Every single day, the brave men and women of ICE are arresting and removing criminals from American communities. Just yesterday, ICE arrested pedophiles, sexual predators, and other dangerous illegal aliens,””
Claimant: Markwayne Mullin Secretary of Homeland Security
Agency or office: Department of Homeland Security
Context
Statement in a DHS news release (August 19, 2026) announcing ICE arrests and listing named individuals and the offenses for which they were convicted in various jurisdictions.
Evidence
The DHS press release includes a quoted statement by Secretary Mullin and lists named individuals and the convictions attributed to them by DHS (sexual offenses and other crimes). That supports the core factual claim that ICE arrested people with those convictions. However, the quoted labels 'pedophiles' and 'sexual predators' are interpretive descriptors; some listed items describe convictions for sexual offenses against minors while others are non-sexual. Independent verification (local court records, booking/ICE arrest records) is appropriate to confirm dates of arrest and the exact charges/convictions. The phrasing 'Just yesterday' depends on the press-release date (2026-08-19) and should be verified against arrest records.