U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Los Angeles recently announced the apprehension of Yunhua Rong, a Chinese national whose tourist visa expired in February 2025. The agency stated that Rong, despite his expired visa, remained in the United States and was subsequently arrested for serious criminal charges. The apprehension was conducted with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
According to a tweet from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, "Yunhua Rong came to the U.S. from China on a tourist visa — it expired in February, but he didn’t leave. Instead, within three months, he was arrested for MURDER & MAYHEM!" This refers to a prior arrest on May 8, 2020, when Rong, then 40, was taken into custody by deputies in Chino Hills, California, for attempted murder and mayhem after allegedly stabbing a victim with a large kitchen knife.
ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) regularly targets individuals who violate immigration laws, particularly those with criminal histories. The agency emphasizes its mission to protect national security and public safety by identifying, arresting, and removing non-citizens who pose a risk. Rong's case highlights ICE's focus on individuals who overstay their visas and have a record of violent offenses.
The collaboration between ICE and ATF, as seen in Rong's apprehension, is part of broader interagency efforts to address public safety threats. ICE Los Angeles conducted a significant operation between May 4 and May 10, 2025, resulting in 239 arrests of individuals, many with criminal backgrounds, with support from various federal partners including the ATF. These joint operations aim to remove dangerous individuals from communities.
The tweet concluded by stating that ICE Los Angeles special agents, with help from their ATF partners, successfully got Rong "off California streets." This apprehension underscores the ongoing efforts by federal law enforcement agencies to enforce immigration laws and address criminal activity, particularly when individuals with past serious charges are found to be unlawfully present in the country.