06/19/2026
π¨ ICE Arrests Vietnamese National With 25+ Years of Criminal Sentences
ICE Los Angeles announced the arrest of Hung Phi Nguyen, a Vietnamese national with a lengthy criminal history that includes multiple violent and drug-related offenses.
According to ICE, Nguyen was sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for crimes including:
πΉ Robbery
πΉ Kidnapping
πΉ Firearm Possession
πΉ Purchasing and Processing Co***ne for Sale
πΉ Other Controlled Substance Offenses
πΉ Assault and Battery
πΉ DUI
πΉ Vehicle Theft
ICE officials stated that Nguyen was taken into custody and will remain detained pending removal from the United States.
The case highlights the agencyβs continued focus on locating and removing non-citizens with significant criminal histories, particularly those involving violent offenses, fi****ms, narcotics trafficking, and repeat criminal conduct.
π This report is based on information released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Criminal convictions referenced by ICE are matters of public record.
Question: Should non-citizens convicted of serious violent crimes, kidnapping, and major drug trafficking offenses be automatically detained by ICE upon release from prison?