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Prosecutors Release Those Arrested Following Police Investigation

Prosecutors Release Those Arrested Following Police Investigation

The situation unfolding in New York City is a glaring example of how extreme policies on immigration and criminal justice are actively undermining public safety. The recent case of two illegal immigrants—allegedly linked to the notorious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua—being arrested in a police drug raid, only to be released without bail after prosecutors reduced their charges, is just the latest chapter in a long, frustrating story. The message from New York’s leadership is clear: criminal illegal immigrants have more protection than law-abiding citizens.

New York’s policies prohibit cooperation with federal immigration authorities, which means that even when criminals like these are arrested, they are not turned over to ICE for deportation. This is not a failure of the system; this is the system. The city’s leadership has deliberately chosen to shield illegal immigrant criminals from deportation, regardless of the threat they pose to public safety. In turn, these criminals, emboldened by the lack of consequences, continue to victimize innocent New Yorkers.

This pattern is repeated over and over. Criminals get arrested, charges are minimized, and they are let go to offend again. The result? A city where violent crime rises, law-abiding citizens live in fear, and criminals—especially those here illegally—feel untouchable. And it isn’t just New York. Across the country, radical activists and sympathetic media outlets are working to actively obstruct immigration enforcement. Instead of exposing the real and serious crimes committed by repeat offenders who have already defied U.S. laws multiple times, they rally around organizations like the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN), which provides instructions on how to interfere with ICE operations.

Recent arrests in Washington state highlight the severity of the problem. Among them, a 47-year-old Mexican citizen charged with lewd acts with a child under 14 and a 51-year-old Guatemalan with a record of disorderly conduct and assault—who had already been deported twice. These are not innocent people simply seeking a better life. They are repeat offenders who endanger communities. Yet, instead of supporting ICE in removing these threats, activist groups and their media allies portray immigration enforcement as the enemy.

This isn’t about partisanship—it’s about public safety. Poll after poll shows that Americans overwhelmingly support the deportation of criminal illegal immigrants. The Trump administration made progress in addressing this crisis, but the battle is far from over. In many cities, enforcement efforts face outright sabotage from local politicians, activist organizations, and media outlets that seem more invested in protecting illegal immigrant criminals than ensuring the safety of American citizens.

Written by Mark Stevens - February 20, 2025