DHS Revives Victims Office, Cites 900 Crime Calls Tied To Illegal Immigrants
The Department of Homeland Security revived its victims office and cited 900 crime-related calls linked to illegal immigrants, officials said during National Crime Victims Week. DHS announced the move at an event honoring "angel families" whose relatives were killed, saying the office would provide focused support to victims and their loved ones.
Officials described many of the cited crimes as "completely preventable" and framed the office's revival as a step toward better coordination of services for affected families. Fox News reported the figures and coverage highlighted victims' stories, placing the announcement within broader debates over immigration and public safety.
The revival signals the Department of Homeland Security's intent to make victim assistance a higher priority, though independent data on the calls and outcomes was not detailed in the report. Observers following immigration and crime coverage may watch for more reporting that breaks down the timeframe, sources and follow-up actions tied to the 900 calls.
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- DHS says the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office has fielded nearly 900 calls for assistance in the past year.
- Agency data indicate 32% of reported incidents involved violent assault, 15% rape or sexual assault and 9% homicide or manslaughter.
- Acting assistant secretary Lauren Bis and Secretary Markwayne Mullin are publicly using National Crime Victims Week to spotlight crimes allegedly committed by illegal immigrants and to defend the VOICE Office as a priority.
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