The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken a Cuban national into custody in Dallas, Texas. This individual, deemed a "serial offender" due to his extensive criminal record, has been apprehended by U.S. authorities.
Identified as Gualberto Jaimes García, the Cuban national holds a criminal history that includes charges of sexual assault, 40 counts of identity theft, 37 counts of monetary instrument abuse, fuel theft, and driving without a license, as reported by the agency on social media platform X.
The arrest of Jaimes García was executed by ICE Dallas in collaboration with the Wyoming State Highway Patrol, under the provisions of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act's 287(g) program. This initiative facilitates cooperation between local and state authorities and ICE to detain and deport individuals without legal immigration status.
In their official communication, the agency highlighted that the capture of Jaimes García ensured his permanent removal from U.S. streets.
Authorities have not disclosed details about the sentences imposed on the Cuban for his numerous offenses or the current status of his immigration case.
The arrest took place amid the intensified crackdown on illegal immigration spearheaded by President Donald Trump's administration since January 2025.
ICE, alongside other federal agencies under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and state and local law enforcement, has ramped up operations to detain undocumented individuals, including those with criminal convictions or pending charges. These individuals are held in detention centers pending deportation.
The DHS has emphasized that 70% of those apprehended are either convicted criminals or have criminal charges. However, human rights organizations and community leaders have criticized that many detainees are hardworking immigrants without criminal backgrounds who have lived in the U.S. for years, paid taxes, and supported their families.
Official data reveals that approximately three million undocumented immigrants left the United States in 2025, with around 2.2 million opting for "self-deportation" and over 675,000 being directly expelled by immigration authorities.
Understanding ICE's Role and Impact on Immigration
What is the 287(g) program?
The 287(g) program allows local and state law enforcement agencies to collaborate with ICE to identify and detain individuals without legal immigration status.
How has the Trump administration affected immigration enforcement?
Since January 2025, the Trump administration has intensified efforts against illegal immigration, increasing raids and arrests of undocumented individuals, especially those with criminal records.
What percentage of ICE arrests involve individuals with criminal convictions?
According to the Department of Homeland Security, 70% of those arrested by ICE are either convicted criminals or have pending criminal charges.