His arrest was carried out by ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations Fugitive Operations Team, with support from Homeland Security Investigations, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and the Marco Island Police Department. Authorities emphasized that this was not a broad immigration raid but a targeted operation due to his criminal history.

ICE’s increased enforcement under Trump’s administration has led to a sharp rise in detentions, with over 51,000 individuals held as of June 1—well over the agency’s funded capacity. The expansion follows the recent passage of the Big, Beautiful Bill, which granted ICE tens of billions in additional funding to support such operations.

Rivas-Escalante is expected to undergo immigration proceedings in U.S. custody before ultimately being deported and handed over to Salvadoran authorities. Meanwhile, Arizona State Senator Analise Ortiz faces backlash