There are dire consequences of lax immigration policies. We’ll prove it.
Daniel Hernandez Martinez, a 30-year-old illegal Venezuelan migrant with alleged ties to the notorious Tren de Aragua gang, has been implicated in a series of crimes across New York City. Despite committing 22 crimes within a mere six months, Martinez remains in the U.S., un-deported, a situation exacerbated by New York’s status as a sanctuary state and city.
Tom Homan, former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under President Trump, criticized the city’s policies, stating, “The problem in New York is you have a sanctuary state and a sanctuary city, and they put politics ahead of public safety.” He further emphasized, “Sanctuary cities are sanctuaries for criminals.”
Martinez’s criminal activities began shortly after his initial deportation under the Trump-era Title 42 order, which was designed for swift removals. However, after re-entering the U.S., he embarked on a crime spree that included assaults on law enforcement and civilians alike. Despite multiple arrests, local policies facilitated his repeated releases, allowing his crime wave to persist unabated.
The situation is poised to deteriorate further under the current administration, according to Brandon Judd, president of the National Border Patrol Council. Judd expressed grave concerns about the future, stating:
“This is going to get worse under a Kamala-Walz administration.”
He criticized the administration’s priorities, saying, “They’ve already made the decision that they care more about their base of support than the safety and security of the American people and that’s why we are seeing this crisis. It angers every single Border Patrol agent.”
The House Judiciary Committee report also highlighted a controversial statement from then-Senator Kamala Harris, who claimed that “an undocumented immigrant is not a criminal,” challenging the narrative that has been proven false by the ongoing events.
Judd advocates for a stringent approach to handling the crisis, suggesting, “Start by holding single adults, adjudicate their cases immediately.” He believes that a firm stance on deportations will deter future illegal entries: “Start sending people back and they will stop coming. Once that segment stops coming, then you can deal with family units, and once you deal with family units, you can deal with children.”
The influx of over 7 million illegal migrants in the past four years has been attributed to the policies of President Biden and Vice President Harris, with the House Judiciary Committee accusing them of destabilizing the nation and compromising its security.
The alarming case of Martinez, described by Republican Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales as belonging to a gang that is “MS-13 on steroids,” underscores the urgent need for a reevaluation of immigration policies and enforcement strategies to ensure the safety and security of American communities.
