“Farewell!”
On Wednesday, the Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a provocative video on their DHSgov X account, showcasing the deportation of individuals characterized as dangerous criminals to Sudan.
The footage features President Trump gleefully declaring, “Bye, bye!” while the screen is filled with the faces of those recently deported from the United States.
This video is sure to elicit tears from Democrats and left-leaning judges who are often criticized for their leniency.
Bye-bye
America is no longer a sanctuary for criminal illegal aliens, terrorists, and predators. pic.twitter.com/bZf8zyU4YT
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) May 21, 2025
In clarifying its stance, the DHS sought to dispel the media’s portrayal of these individuals as benign or misunderstood.
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) May 21, 2025
According to the DHS’s post:
President Trump and Secretary Noem are tirelessly working to remove violent criminals from our nation, despite opposition from activist judges eager to reinstate them on American soil.
The DHS recently held a press conference to clarify the media’s misleading narratives about deportation flights to South Sudan. These operations involved removing some of the most dangerous individuals illegally residing in the U.S. Yet, a federal judge in Massachusetts is attempting to compel the U.S. to readmit these offenders.
“We are expelling these convicted criminals from American soil to prevent them from harming any more innocent victims. It is ludicrous that an activist judge seeks to undermine this effort by insisting that these uniquely dangerous criminals should be allowed back into our country,” stated Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “We have provided the media with the identities of these criminals. I urge the press to stop serving their interests and instead focus on the stories of the victims they have harmed.”
Below are some individuals who have been removed from American communities by ICE:
Enrique ARIAS-Hierro, a Cuban national, was apprehended by ICE on May 2, 2025. His criminal record includes homicide, armed robbery, impersonation of an official, kidnapping, and strong-arm robbery.
On April 30, 2025, ICE detained Jose Manuel RODRIGUEZ-QUINONES, a Cuban national, who has been convicted of attempted first-degree murder with a weapon, battery, larceny, and drug trafficking.
Thongxay NILAKOUT, a citizen of Laos, was taken into custody by ICE on January 26, 2025. He has been convicted of first-degree murder and robbery, resulting in a life sentence.
On May 12, 2025, ICE detained Jesus MUNOZ-Gutierrez, a Mexican national, who was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Dian Peter DOMACH, a South Sudanese citizen, was apprehended by ICE on May 8, 2024. He has a criminal history that includes robbery, possession of a firearm, and DUI.
Kyaw MYA from Burma was arrested on February 18, 2025, for committing lascivious acts with a child victim under 12 years of age, resulting in a 10-year confinement sentence, with parole eligibility after four years.
Nyo MYINT, also from Burma, was arrested on February 19, 2025, for first-degree sexual assault against a victim incapable of resisting; he received a 12-year confinement sentence and is also charged with aggravated assault.
On May 3, 2025, ICE arrested Tuan Thanh PHAN, a Vietnamese national, who has been convicted of first-degree murder and second-degree assault, leading to a 22-year confinement sentence.
