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DHS releases list of criminal immigrants that could be let free under sanctuary policies

ICE law enforcement faces more than 1000% increase in assaults as authorities arrest "the worst of the worst" in Illinois.

Federal agents clash with pro-immigration protesters in Illinois.

Federal agents clash with pro-immigration protesters in Illinois.AFP

Diane Hernández
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Diane Hernández

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Monday released information about criminals who were detained at Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Broadview Processing Center in the state of Illinois as "rioters and sanctuary politicians" obstructed law enforcement.

Protesters threw tear gas canisters, rocks, bottles and fireworks, slashed car tires, blocked the building's entrance and trespassed on private property against law enforcement, the DHS statement explained.

Protesters were frequently seen attempting to block the entry or exit of federal vehicles or agents.

Police under the jurisdiction of Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker refused to cooperate with ICE agents operating in the area. So far, 16 rioters have been arrested, including charges of assaulting law enforcement.

Some detainees who were being processed at Broadview when the riots broke out against ICE agents:

  • Salvador Alcantar-Alcantar, a criminal illegal immigrant from Mexico, who was previously arrested for drunk driving, trespassing and assault.
  • Alberto Argelia Barron, a criminal illegal immigrant from Mexico, who was previously deported in 2014. This offender was convicted of domestic battery twice.
  • Carlos Eduardo Chávez-Cardenas, an illegal immigrant offender from Bolivia, who was previously convicted of DUI and drug possession.
  • Erwin José Roa-Mustafa, an illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic, pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiracy and intent to distribute a controlled substance. He was also convicted of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl in Luzerne County.
  • Ibis Alberto Testa Nuñez, an undocumented felon from Mexico who was previously arrested by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for possession of cocaine and possession with intent to distribute.
  • Andrés Ventura-Uvaldo, an undocumented felon from Mexico, who was previously arrested for felony driving under the influence of alcohol and domestic violence.

The "worst of the worst" in Illinois

Those arrested included felons convicted of drug trafficking, domestic abuse, DUI and assault, who were being processed at the facility when the riots broke out in Illinois against ICE agents, DHS noted.

"These heinous criminals, including domestic abusers, drug traffickers, violent offenders, and drunk drivers are some of the illegal aliens being held in the ICE Broadview Processing Center. Why do Governor Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson care more about violent criminal illegal aliens than they do about protecting their own citizens?" said DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin.

The deputy secretary added, "These rioters in Illinois are fighting to keep rapists, murderers, and other violent criminals loose on Illinois streets. Instead of rioting, they should be thanking ICE officers who every single day wake up and make our communities safer."

Despite resistance from sanctuary politicians across the country, DHS has so far arrested more than 400,000 illegal immigrants, 70% of whom arrested by ICE have criminal charges or convictions.

DHS denies rumors of ICE Broadview center closure amid protests

DHS also clarified rumors about the alleged closure of the immigration facility outside Illinois following days of protests that have escalated into numerous clashes between protesters and guards.

According to officials, there are currently no plans for a temporary closure of the facility in suburban Broadview.

"Any allegation that the ICE Processing Center in Broadview is temporarily closing is FALSE," McLaughlin said in a statement.

1000% increase in assaults on ICE agents

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) also denounced California Governor Gavin Newsom for signing the "No Secret Police Act," which demonizes law enforcement and attempts to prohibit them from protecting their identities with masks to prevent them from being targeted by cartels, criminal networks, terrorists and victims of online doxing.

"This stunt comes as our ICE officers are facing a more than 1000% increase in assaults against them, including vehicles being used as weapons towards them, and doxing campaigns targeting federal officers and their families. When our heroic law enforcement officers conduct operations, they clearly identify themselves as law enforcement while wearing masks to protect themselves from being targeted by highly sophisticated gangs like Tren de Aragua and MS-13, criminal rings, murderers, and rapists. Our officers also wear vests marked with ICE/ERO or Homeland Security and are flanked by vehicles marked with the name of the department," the DHS stated in a release.

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