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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced this Thursday the release of information related to more than a dozen undocumented immigrants who were detained in Los Angeles and are suspected of having committed various crimes in the United States.

According to federal authorities, the individuals were arrested as part of a series of coordinated operations with local and state agencies, focused on identifying individuals with criminal records or who pose a risk to public safety. Although the exact charges have not been publicly specified, DHS sources indicate that the crimes under investigation include activities related to drug trafficking, armed violence, and other high-impact crimes.

The decision to release the information, according to officials, responds to the need to ensure transparency in immigration management and to underscore the federal government's efforts to prioritize the expulsion of immigrants with criminal records. DHS emphasized that the current policy seeks to "protect communities" through cooperation between immigration agencies and local law enforcement.

The announcement, however, is not without controversy. Immigrant rights organizations have warned that the release of personal information about detainees could contribute to the stigmatization of immigrant communities and generate a climate of widespread fear among those residing in the country without legal status, even if they have no criminal record. Civil rights experts also noted that most undocumented immigrants have no connection to criminal activity and that the cases presented should be evaluated individually.

The arrests in Los Angeles come at a time of intense national debate over immigration policies and the role of sanctuary cities, many of which have shown resistance to fully cooperating with federal immigration authorities. The case could intensify tensions between the federal government and local authorities regarding law enforcement and the protection of immigrant rights.