ICE Arrests Convicted Child Sex Offender Illegal Alien in San Diego Daycare

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Ezequiel Cruz-Rodriguez, an illegal alien from Mexico and convicted child sex offender with a history of multiple deportations, after he was found living inside a daycare in San Diego, California. Cruz-Rodriguez, a documented member of the Logan Heights gang, has convictions for offenses including sexual abuse of a child under 14, sexual battery, illegal possession of a firearm, robbery, and DUI. His wife, a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient, operates the in-home daycare where he was residing, prompting an investigation by the California Department of Social Services. ICE and Department of Homeland Security officials condemned the situation, emphasizing that under President Trump and Secretary Noem, dangerous individuals like Cruz-Rodriguez will not be allowed to freely endanger children or communities. The arrest highlights ongoing challenges in sanctuary cities and states where enforcement of immigration laws is often resisted, allowing repeat offenders to evade removal and pose public safety risks. ICE officials underscored the importance of their enforcement operations in protecting communities from violent criminals and called out political opposition for hindering these efforts.