Joe Abraham, an Angel Dad whose daughter was tragically killed by an illegal alien, has taken on a role with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Abraham’s appointment as Executive Director is both a personal mission and a professional role. He joins the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE), which supports victims of crimes perpetrated by illegal aliens.
Katie Abraham, Joe’s 20-year-old daughter, and her friend Chloe Polzin, were killed in January 2025 in a hit-and-run accident involving drunk driver Julio Cucul-Bol, a Guatemalan national. Cucul-Bol was found guilty of aggravated driving under the influence resulting in death and received a 30-year prison sentence.
Joe Abraham remarked, “I want to use my experience, my voice, and what I have learned through Katie’s story to make sure victims and their families are heard, treated with dignity, and never become an afterthought in our immigration system.”
Since the loss of his daughter, Abraham has been an active advocate for closing borders and ensuring that illegal aliens face arrest and deportation. His efforts inspired Operation Midway Blitz, a large-scale federal immigration enforcement operation, resulting in over 4,000 arrests between September and December 2025, despite protests from Democrats.
White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis praised Abraham’s appointment, highlighting his advocacy for victims of illegal alien crime and criticism of sanctuary policies.
The Trump administration reestablished the VOICE office in April 2025, aiming to aid families of victims of undocumented immigrant crimes. Since reopening, the office has received 897 calls and provided assistance to 588 victims and 185 family members. Reported crimes include assault (35%), rape and sexual assault (17%), and homicide and manslaughter (10%).
The Trump administration’s relationship with Illinois remains contentious, especially over Governor JB Pritzker’s sanctuary policies. In a notable incident, the state’s refusal to cooperate with ICE on a case involving an immigrant convicted of child sexual abuse led to criticism from Bis, then DHS assistant secretary.
Peter D’Abrosca reports on politics for Fox News Digital.