# DHS Targets Illegal Immigrants in SNAP Fraud Operation

> DHS launches nationwide ICE operation targeting illegal immigrants accused of SNAP food stamp fraud.
- Title: DHS Targets Illegal Immigrants in SNAP Fraud Operation
- Summary: DHS launches nationwide ICE operation targeting illegal immigrants accused of SNAP food stamp fraud. DHS arrested multiple illegal immigrants, including…
- Keywords: dhs, ice, snap, illegal immigrants, fraud, snap fraud, haitian nationals, cuban national, arrests, news, politics, Targets
- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/us/dhs-launches-nationwide-ice-operation-targeting-illegal-immigrants-accused-snap-food-stamp-fraud
- Author: Michael Sinkewicz
- Published: 2026-10-20T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dhs, ice, snap, illegal immigrants, fraud, snap fraud, haitian nationals, cuban national, arrests, news, politics
## DHS Launches Nationwide Operation
DHS announced a nationwide operation targeting illegal immigrants accused of fraudulently obtaining SNAP benefits, resulting in multiple arrests.

> Illegals who have no right to be here in the first place are the last people who should be using snap benefits and other forms of welfare
## Mullin States Program for Americans Only
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said illegal aliens should not use snap benefits as these programs are designed for Americans only.

> These programs are for americans only
## Haitian Nationals Arrested
DHS arrested Rubstony Junior Theodore, a Haitian national with a criminal history, and three other Haitian nationals living illegally in the United States.
## Cuban National Arrested
Elizabeth Povea Rodriguez, a Cuban national previously convicted of disorderly conduct, was arrested for alleged snap fraud.
## Key takeaway

DHS arrested multiple illegal immigrants, including Haitian nationals and a Cuban national, for fraudulently obtaining SNAP benefits.