A Colombian national released by DHS was convicted of sexual assault in Massachusetts. He was apprehended by Border Patrol in Arizona, given probation for one year, and arrested by ICE for deportation. ICE is prioritizing public safety by removing such threats from communities.
Key Points
Colombian national released by DHS convicted of sexual assault in Massachusetts
Arrested by ICE for deportation after serving probation for one year
Part of a nationwide sting operation targeting foreign nationals with sex crime convictions
ICE official emphasizes the importance of removing such threats from communities
Pros
ICE prioritizing public safety by arresting and deporting foreign nationals with convictions for sex crimes
Cons
System failure that allowed a convicted sex offender to be released into the U.S. interior