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DHS identifies Roberto De Leon-Garcia as arrested for sexual conduct with a minor and a related conviction

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Court records, charging documents, or DHS/ICE custody records confirm Roberto De Leon-Garcia's arrest and the cited convictions/charges.

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced arrests in Minnesota on Jan. 28, 2026 as part of Operation Metro Surge, identifying individuals it describes as "criminal illegal aliens" accused or convicted of crimes including sexual assault of a minor, domestic abuse, and assaults with a dangerous weapon. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin called on Minnesota "sanctuary" officials to allow DHS access to local jails so federal officers can make arrests before releases. The release lists several named detainees, their alleged convictions, and countries of origin.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) press release dated Jan. 29, 2026 names "Roberto De Leon-Garcia" and states he was arrested in Minnesota for second‑degree criminal sexual conduct — contact under 14 — and notes he was convicted of conspiracy to transport aliens within the U.S. DHS is an official source reporting the arrests during Operation Metro Surge; the DHS release explicitly lists both charges/convictions. Verdict: True — official DHS materials directly support the statement as written.

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  1. Update · Jan 30, 2026, 10:01 AMTrue
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) press release dated Jan. 29, 2026 names "Roberto De Leon-Garcia" and states he was arrested in Minnesota for second‑degree criminal sexual conduct — contact under 14 — and notes he was convicted of conspiracy to transport aliens within the U.S. DHS is an official source reporting the arrests during Operation Metro Surge; the DHS release explicitly lists both charges/convictions. Verdict: True — official DHS materials directly support the statement as written.
  2. Original article · Jan 29, 2026
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