Illegal alien convicted of killing two children released from prison by sanctuary state of Connecticut instead of being deported by ICE. ICE had issued a detainer and deportation order, but Connecticut Department of Corrections released him without notifying ICE. He has since been arrested by ICE and is pending deportation to Mexico.
Key Points
Illegal alien, convicted of killing two children in a drunk driving crash, was released from prison by Connecticut instead of being deported by ICE
ICE had issued a detainer and deportation order for the illegal alien
Connecticut Department of Corrections released the convicted felon without notifying ICE
ICE later arrested the individual and is pending deportation to Mexico
Pros
ICE took action to arrest the convicted felon for deportation
Highlighting the consequences of sanctuary state policies on public safety
Cons
Children lost their lives due to drunk driving by an illegal alien
Sanctuary state policy allowed the release of a convicted felon instead of deportation