ICE arrested a documented MS-13 gang member, Mykol Santos-Santos, in Virginia, who has a lengthy criminal history, including assault and burglary. Local law enforcement refused to honor 16 immigration detainers against him, leading to ICE making an at-large arrest where an officer was injured.
Key Points
Mykol Santos-Santos, a Guatemalan national, is in the U.S. illegally with a lengthy criminal record
ICE made the arrest after 16 immigration detainers were not honored by local law enforcement
ICE emphasizes the danger Santos-Santos poses to Virginia communities
Pros
Arrest of a dangerous criminal gang member
Public safety prioritized by ICE
Cons
Local law enforcement's refusal to honor immigration detainers