A Venezuelan migrant, Bernardo Castro Mata, accused of shooting two NYPD officers, had his immigration case dismissed after illegally crossing into the US last year. The case dismissal is part of a broader Biden administration policy affecting 350,000 migrants without criminal records or national security threats. Mata, who also allegedly participated in recent robberies, was released after being caught in Texas and failed to provide an address, leading to his case being closed in Chicago. Critics argue this policy undermines public safety and border security.
Four of the migrant squatters arrested in a Bronx home on gun and drug charges had skipped out on processing appointments with ICE after being released into the US, with at least three having past run-ins with law enforcement. Some had been detained by US Border Patrol but were released due to overcrowding, and one had been ordered for removal but was later released on an order of supervision to report to New York City. ICE apprehended three of the migrants in a targeted law enforcement action and lodged detainers on four others currently in local custody.
ICE confirms that detainers against Jose Ibarra's brother, Diego Ibarra, were not honored by Athens-Clarke County, despite his encounters with U.S. border agents and multiple arrests in Georgia. Jose Ibarra, accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley, unlawfully crossed into the U.S. from Venezuela. Riley's death has sparked a debate on border policy, with Republicans blaming the Biden Administration and Democrats calling for bipartisan cooperation. However, studies show that native-born citizens are more likely to be arrested for violent crimes than people in the country illegally, and experts argue that immigrants do not pose a greater risk.
The sheriff of Athens-Clarke County, where Venezuelan migrant Jose Antonio Ibarra has been charged with the murder of nursing student Laken Riley, campaigned on a platform of not cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This resurfaced interview has sparked controversy following the brutal murder. Ibarra, who entered the country illegally in 2022, was released pending deportation proceedings and had a history of run-ins with the law before the tragic incident. The mayor of Athens faced heckling over his immigration stance, while the city expressed deep sorrow for the tragedy and emphasized that the responsibility for the crime lies solely with the perpetrator.
After the murder of nursing student Laken Riley by an alleged illegal immigrant in Athens, Georgia, residents pointed to Sheriff John Williams, who campaigned on not cooperating with ICE. A resurfaced video shows Williams stating his intention not to cooperate with ICE detainers, emphasizing the need to build trust with the community. Angry residents interrupted Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz, accusing him of having "blood on his hands" for the murder and demanding more CBP agents. Girtz denied the city being a sanctuary and emphasized that Georgia law doesn't allow for sanctuary cities. The community's outrage follows the arrest of Jose Antonio Ibarra, the suspect in Riley's murder, who entered the U.S. illegally from Venezuela.
The suspect charged with the murder of UGA nursing student Laken Hope Riley unlawfully entered the US in 2022, according to ICE. Jose Antonio Ibarra, a Venezuelan citizen, was arrested after illegally crossing the border near El Paso, Texas. He was later arrested on murder charges in Athens, Georgia, where Riley's body was found. The suspect's brother, Diego Ibarra, was also charged with possessing a fraudulent US permanent resident card. The case has sparked discussions about illegal immigration and public safety in Georgia, with Republicans exploring new state crackdowns while Democrats urge against exploiting the tragedy for political gains.
A vigilante group in NYC, the Guardian Angels, tackled a man they claimed was a shoplifting "migrant" live on Fox News, but it was later revealed that the man was not a migrant nor arrested for shoplifting. Instead, he was a 23-year-old from the Bronx who had attempted to get the attention of the group's founder, Curtis Sliwa, while he was on air. The Guardian Angels, known for targeting migrants being bussed to the city, have been criticized for their anti-immigrant rhetoric, and this incident highlights the false accusations and sensationalism surrounding their actions.
Four reported migrants who were recorded assaulting two NYPD officers in Times Square have not been arrested in Arizona by ICE, despite the agency's claim. The individuals in ICE custody do not match the identities of those involved in the New York attack. Seven people were arrested in connection with the assault, with five facing felony charges and two others arrested on charges of robbery and felony assault. The Manhattan district attorney's office is investigating allegations that some of the released men have fled New York, and Governor Kathy Hochul has criticized the decision to release the suspects.
ICE agents in Phoenix arrested migrants suspected to be connected to the group that fled NYC after assaulting two NYPD cops. The suspects were released without bail and are believed to have given false names to a nonprofit group for migrants. The high-profile case has sparked debate over bail-eligible offenses and calls for deportation of the suspects. Governor Hochul and the PBA president have expressed concerns about the handling of the case and called for stricter measures.
Several illegal immigrants suspected of beating New York City police officers were arrested in Phoenix, Arizona by ICE and Homeland Security Investigations. After being released without bail, four of the suspects fled to California, but seven have now been apprehended. New York Governor Kathy Hochul expressed concern over the release of the suspects and stated that assault on a police officer is bail eligible, and there are over 100 crimes that can lead to deportation.
Illegal immigrants who allegedly assaulted NYC police officers have been accused of stealing phones and using the stolen information to make extravagant purchases back in their home countries, including buying cars and installing pools. Some of the suspects fled to California after being released without bail, with taxpayers funding their bus tickets. The city's Office of Emergency Management has been providing travel vouchers to migrants seeking to leave New York City, and some suspects are believed to have used misappropriated identities to obtain vouchers and tickets under fake names. Governor Kathy Hochul expressed concern over the release of the suspects without bail and questioned why prosecutors did not seek to keep them jailed.
Four men charged with assaulting NYPD officers in NYC are believed to have fled to California on a bus, possibly using travel vouchers provided by the city's Office of Emergency Management to migrants seeking to leave. Some suspects are part of a group of Venezuelan pickpockets operating in tourist areas. Governor Hochul criticized the release of most suspects without bail, and the Manhattan District Attorney's office is investigating the alleged bus escape. The incident highlights the challenges faced by the city and law enforcement in dealing with an influx of illegal immigrants and sanctuary city policies.
