14 Undocumented Immigrants Arrested in Florida Under the Laken Riley Act

• 14 undocumented immigrants arrested in Florida.
• Operation carried out under the Laken Riley Act.
• Some detainees linked to the Tren de Aragua gang.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) arrested 14 undocumented immigrants in South Florida during a three-day operation.

The arrests were conducted under the Laken Riley Act, which requires the detention of non-citizens accused of violent crimes or theft.

Among those detained were suspects of sexual assault against minors and alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

Authorities have not disclosed the exact date when the arrests began.

The Laken Riley Act and Its Impact on Immigration Policy

HSI Miami concluded a 3-day operation with partners, resulting in 14 arrests. The operation targeted criminal aliens under the Laken Riley Act, including individuals accused of sexual assault on minors and suspected members of Tren de Aragua. pic.twitter.com/iaqu6ecnkp

– HSI Miami (@HSI_MIAMI) March 7, 2025

The Laken Riley Act was the first law signed by President Donald Trump during his second term.

The legislation aims to strengthen measures to detain undocumented immigrants with criminal records.

The law is named after Laken Riley, a nursing student who was murdered in February 2024 by an undocumented immigrant.

Authorities are continuing their investigation and more arrests may take place in the coming days.

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