THE FOLLOW UP
Feb 12, 2026 · dhs.gov
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ICE requests Cobb County not to release Honduran man charged with sexually assaulting 10-year-old

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Key takeaways

  • DHS and ICE lodged an arrest detainer for Juan Carlos Salvador-Diaz with the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office.
  • Salvador-Diaz was arrested on January 30, 2026, and charged with two counts of aggravated sexual battery in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a 10-year-old in Cobb County, Georgia.
  • DHS states Salvador-Diaz illegally entered the United States in 2019.
  • Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin publicly urged Georgia authorities to honor the ICE detainer and notify ICE before any release.
  • The detainer was lodged the day after the arrest; local reports cited alleged incidents on August 1, 2025, and December 1, 2023.

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What is an ICE arrest detainer and does it legally require local jails to hold a person for ICE?
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If Cobb County or Georgia authorities release someone despite an ICE detainer, what are the possible legal or administrative consequences?
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What is the current status of the criminal case against Juan Carlos Salvador-Diaz in Georgia courts (charges filed, arraignment, bail status)?
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