DHS Reveals Criminal Histories of Illegal Aliens Detained at Prairieland Detention Center at Time of July 4 Attack

Gang members, human traffickers, pedophiles, and suspected terrorists are among those defended by rioters and Democratic politicians

WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reveals the criminal histories of illegal aliens detained at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Prairieland Detention Center on the night of the July 4 coordinated ambush.

On July 4, 2025, over 1,000 illegal aliens were in custody at Prairieland. Their offenses include molestation of a minor, sexual assault, murder, kidnapping, arson, aggravated assault and human trafficking. There are also almost 50 detainees who are members of foreign terrorist organization or gangs-including MS-13 and Tren de Aragua- as well as 13 Known Suspected Terrorists (KSTs). These are the type of savage individuals Democratic politicians and rioters are defending over American victims.

The violence against DHS law enforcement must end. Our brave ICE officers, who put their lives on the line every day to defend America, are facing a nearly 700 percent increase in assaults against them. This week, violent protestors attacked ICE officers while conducting targeted enforcement operations in San Francisco. Last month, Portland rioters violently targeted law enforcement and stormed an ICE field office.

"On Independence Day, a group of approximately 15 rioters violently attacked and shot at the brave law enforcement operating ICE Prairieland Detention Center that houses monsters including pedophiles, human traffickers, murderers and terrorists," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "And yet, these violent rioters are attacking our law enforcement who are keeping Americans safe and these deprecated individuals out of American communities. Secretary Noem has made it clear: If you threaten or attempt to harm a law enforcement officer, we will find you and prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law."

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