SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Nearly two dozen people are in ICE custody after operations in Springfield and Peoria this week.

The Department of Homeland Security told WAND News that ICE conducted targeted operations in both cities.

DHS said agents arrested 21 “illegal aliens,” including those with final orders of removal and criminal histories, including first-degree murder, aggravated battery, domestic violence, DUI, fraud and more.

According to the department, they received “due process” and will remain in ICE custody until “they are removed.”