58,000 illegal aliens with criminal records reside in major sanctuary city: ICE



New York City is home to nearly 60,000 illegal aliens who either have felony convictions or are facing criminal charges, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement data through November 17.

The data, obtained by the New York Post, revealed that of the 759,218 illegal immigrants residing in the sanctuary city, 58,626 have been previously convicted of a crime or face pending charges, which accounts for 7.7% of New York City's illegal alien population.

'They need to stop using New Yorkers' hard-earned tax dollars to shield criminals wreaking havoc on our streets.'

Additionally, of those 58,626 individuals, 1,153 are reportedly "suspected or known gang members."

More than 223,000 immigrants have arrived in New York City since the spring of 2022, and roughly 58,000 continue to rely on taxpayer-funded shelters.

ICE data through July 21 further divulged that of the nearly 7.8 million illegal aliens in the United States, 662,586, or 8.6%, are convicted criminals or face pending charges. The agency reportedly did not provide information detailing how many of those individuals are tied to gangs.

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) responded to the report by attributing the situation to President Joe Biden and other Democratic leaders' lenient crime policies and open-border stance, according to the Post.

Malliotakis told the news outlet, "It's shocking that Democrats have gone so far out of their way to harbor gang members, drug traffickers and other criminals who are in our country illegally."

"In many cases, they've provided them with housing, food, and health care," she continued. "They need to stop using New Yorkers' hard-earned tax dollars to shield criminals wreaking havoc on our streets and instead cooperate with ICE to have them deported."

Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) indicated to the Post that he would cooperate with President-elect Donald Trump's administration to remove criminal illegal immigrants from the city.

"I support the deportation of criminals and will work with the incoming administration to accomplish that goal. We must also secure the border, fix the broken asylum system and modernize the legal immigration system," Suozzi said.

New York City council member Robert Holden, a Democrat, has previously voiced his support for ending the city's current sanctuary policies that shield criminals from ICE agents.

In November, he sent a letter to Mayor Eric Adams (D), Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), and other city and state leaders urging them to reconsider their support of the city's sanctuary status.

In response to ICE's latest data, Holden told the Post, "These numbers make it clear what everyone but our elected officials already know: Sanctuary city laws are endangering New Yorkers by shielding criminals instead of protecting law-abiding citizens."

In an unexpected shift, Hochul last week pledged to be "the first to call ICE" on criminal illegal aliens.

A spokesperson for Adams' office told the Post, "Mayor Adams has repeatedly said that while we will continue to respect our city's sanctuary laws, we must also have a serious conversation about the small number of individuals who repeatedly commit violent crimes in our city and the consequences they face."

"We must also fix this nation's unsuccessful border policies that have led us to this place," the spokesperson added.

Kenneth Genalo, the director of ICE's New York City field office, has warned that deporting the city's criminal illegal aliens would "take a lifetime."

He told the Post that such an effort would require "additional resources" for his office, which investigates thousands of cases daily.

"The fact is that I have to focus all of my resources on the worst of the worst, the most egregious violators. All I can tell you is we have leads that we work every day — and it's not in the hundreds," Genalo explained.

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NYC Dem breaks with party to call for end to sanctuary policies 'shielding' criminal illegal aliens



New York City council member Robert Holden (D) is encouraging his fellow Democratic peers to support the termination of the city's existing sanctuary policies that are "shielding" criminal illegal aliens from federal immigration officials.

On Wednesday, Holden sent a letter to Mayor Eric Adams (D), Governor Kathy Hochul (D), and other city and state legislative leaders, urging them to reconsider their support of sanctuary policies prohibiting local law enforcement officers from cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

'The president actually could say to the governor and to the mayor, "Cooperate with us, or we're going to charge you with felonies."'

"I write with grave concern about the continued impact of New York's sanctuary state and city policies, which not only violate [federal law] but also put New Yorkers in harm's way," Holden stated. "Federal statute explicitly prohibits the harboring, shielding, or concealing of illegal aliens, particularly those engaged in criminal activities."

On Monday, Holden appeared on "Fox & Friends," where he applauded President-elect Donald Trump's incoming border czar, Tom Homan, for his recent warnings to political leaders who attempt to hinder ICE's deportation efforts.

Holden told Fox News, "I love Tom Homan, the new border czar, who came last week on Fox and said, 'We're going to hold these mayors and governors accountable.'"

He explained that some Democratic leaders are violating the law by using sanctuary policies to block federal immigration officials.

"It's a felony," Holden said. "We're like shielding [illegal immigrants]. The governors, the Democratic governors, and the mayors of these sanctuary cities are shielding criminals and terrorists."

He expressed national security concerns about local law enforcement agents being prohibited from communicating with their federal counterparts. Holden called it "unbelievable" that his fellow Democratic council members want to keep criminals and terrorists in the country.

Kenneth Genalo, the director of ICE's New York City's field office, stated on Friday that "it would take a lifetime" to deport the criminal illegal aliens currently residing in the city.

Adams has also expressed interest in rolling back the city's sanctuary status, claiming that his hands are tied unless city council members vote to repeal some of the policies.

When asked what Adams could be doing to help get criminal illegal aliens off New York City's streets, Holden told Fox News that he could petition Hochul and call on the city council to negotiate amendments to the policies.

"I'm looking to President Trump," Holden continued. "I think President Trump could say, 'You know what, if you're going to violate the laws, … it's a felony to shield and harbor illegal aliens who have committed crimes.'"

"The president actually could say to the governor and to the mayor, 'Cooperate with us, or we're going to charge you with felonies,'" he added.

He mentioned that Homan had previously warned that local leaders could face federal charges for harboring illegal immigrants.

Last week, Homan told Fox News, "Those people who say they're going to stop us from what we're doing, they will not."

"Let me give you a word of advice: If you impede us, there's going to be consequences," he continued. "It is a felony to knowingly harbor and conceal an illegal alien."

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Deporting criminal illegal aliens from sanctuary city will 'take a lifetime,' warns NYC ICE director



Kenneth Genalo, the director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement's New York City field office, warned that "it would take a lifetime" to deport the criminal illegal aliens currently residing in the city.

Since the spring of 2022, over 223,000 immigrants have arrived in New York City.

'The majority of these crimes that are being committed are against ... migrant females and the migrant children.'

On Friday, Genalo told the New York Post that his regional ICE office requires "additional resources" to handle the ongoing immigration crisis.

He stated that "it would take a lifetime to clear the city of the criminals that we have," given New York City's current trajectory.

Genalo suggested that his field office, which includes 400 workers, is investigating thousands of cases per day.

"The fact is that I have to focus all of my resources on the worst of the worst, the most egregious violators. All I can tell you is we have leads that we work every day — and it's not in the hundreds," Genalo told the Post.

He noted that New York City's sanctuary policies are hindering ICE from detaining and deporting criminal illegal aliens.

Genalo expressed interest in testifying before the city council to "educate" far-left members on the dangers of the city's current policies.

"The only people they're shielding are the criminals, and they're shielding the criminals from us," he told the Post.

"The majority of these crimes that are being committed are against the most vulnerable people in the community, and that's the migrant females and the migrant children. I don't understand how they believe sanctuary policies are helping or assisting," Genalo explained.

According to ICE data, through July 21, of the roughly 7.8 million illegal aliens in the country, more than 660,000 are convicted felons or are facing pending criminal charges.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) has also previously called on the city council to roll back sanctuary policies.

"The mayor knows we need to cooperate," Genalo told the news outlet. "He sees what's going on in New York City, and he wants help from the federal government."

Meanwhile, New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) slammed the Biden administration after its Customs and Border Protection announced on Tuesday that it would be reducing office hours at many ports of entry, including four along New York's northern border.

Hochul said, "While the Biden-Harris Administration has achieved measurable success in enhancing southern border security, New York is experiencing a dramatic increase in irregular crossings along our northern border."

"We need to expand enforcement at the northern border today, and I call on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to reverse this decision," she added.

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Swing state's GOP forces through 'common sense' anti-sanctuary bill, despite governor's veto



On Wednesday, North Carolina lawmakers forced through a bill that would effectively ban sanctuary policies.

Gov. Roy Cooper (D) previously vetoed House Bill 10, but the Republican majority in the state legislature voted to override his decision. The Senate passed the bill in a 30-19 vote on Wednesday, following its approval by the House the previous day.

'Common sense measure to help keep North Carolina safe.'

HB 10 will require county sheriffs to honor Immigration and Customs Enforcement's detainer requests, holding illegal aliens for up to 48 hours so they may be transferred to federal custody. It also expands the list of alleged offenses — now encompassing felonies and certain serious misdemeanors — for which law enforcement officers must check an individual's immigration status.

Additionally, the wide-ranging bill includes increasing private school voucher funding, which Cooper has vehemently opposed and appeared to be his biggest hang-up about the legislation.

In his decision to veto the bill in September, Cooper claimed, "Private school vouchers are the biggest threat to public schools in decades."

Cooper also previously told WTVD, "I've vetoed the sheriff's (portion of the bill) a number of times. Obviously, I'm still opposed to that."

Some Democratic lawmakers who opposed the bill argued that it would place an unfair burden on sheriffs.

Rep. Abe Jones (D-Wake) stated, "Tell ICE to do ICE's work."

"Our sheriffs have enough work to do without doing ICE work for free," Jones claimed.

Rep. Carla Cunningham (D-Mecklenburg) argued for "collaboration between local law enforcement and federal agencies like ICE to protect American lives."

Senate leader Phil Berger (R) called the bill "purely common sense."

"I question why anyone in law enforcement — these elected sheriffs — would deny a community the safety that is allowed by taking the process in this way," he told WTVD.

North Carolina GOP also referred to the bill's measures as "common sense."

A spokesperson stated, "Requiring Sheriffs to cooperate with ICE while over 10 million illegal immigrants have poured across the Southern border is a common sense measure to help keep North Carolina safe."

The North Carolina Sheriff's Association voiced its support of the bill ahead of the vote. However, some counties, such as Wake, Durham, and Orange, opposed cooperating with ICE agents.

Wake County Sheriff Willie Rowe stated Wednesday, "First and foremost, my priority remains the safety and well-being of Wake County residents, and I believe effective public safety depends on collaboration, not fear. Following the state legislature's decision to override the Governor's veto of House Bill 10 (HB 10), I want to reaffirm my concerns about the impacts of this law."

The legislation will go into effect on December 1.

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Biden to launch ICE mobile app, further disrupting Trump's mass deportation plan: Report



The Biden-Harris administration is making significant policy changes ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration in an apparent effort to obstruct the incoming administration's mass deportation plans.

The New York Post reported Thursday that President Joe Biden is in a rush to roll out new policies that would ease restrictions on illegal aliens, according to sources.

'They're going to try to put up as many roadblocks and obstacles and throw as many grenades as they can on their way out.'

The Biden administration is reportedly gearing up to launch an Immigration and Customs Enforcement mobile application in New York City in early December. The ICE Portal is designed to allow illegal immigrants to check in remotely through the mobile app rather than appearing in person at their local ICE office.

According to the Post, Homeland Security sources are concerned that the "glitchy and unreliable" mobile app will allow illegal aliens to evade federal authorities. Sources claimed that the administration is pushing forward with the expedited launch despite "extreme issues" with the portal during pilot program testing.

During in-person check-ins, ICE agents review an individual's past arrests and check for outstanding warrants, a process that the administration's mobile app will not replicate. Also, during those appearances, illegal aliens are required to provide proof of their current address.

Further, the app is reportedly not compatible with Android phones. When accessed by computer, the portal does not collect GPS location information. While accessing via phone does collect location data, that information is gathered for only seven days.

A source told the Post, "We need that information that if these people don't go to court, they have absconded, they have a final order of removal. We need that data … to go start looking for people."

The initial rollout of the program will reportedly be extended to up to 100,000 illegal aliens.

In another move to undermine Trump's immigration crackdown, the Biden administration is also aiming to allow illegal immigrants to dispute federal government orders for electronic tracking. Location monitoring devices, such as ankle bracelets, are provided to individuals through the agency's Alternatives to Detention Program while they are awaiting immigration hearings.

"It gives the alien the ability to get off the program entirely," a source told the Post.

Another source stated, "What it is doing is creating a lot of burdensome administrative paperwork justifying what they're doing now. I can tell you a lot of employees would just look at this [as] this is too much work. Most cases, they'll just terminate them from the program and not have to go through the appeal process."

The news outlet reported that experts are concerned that Trump's attempts to revert these last-minute Biden initiatives could be delayed due to procedural obstacles and could potentially face legal challenges.

Former acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan called the Biden administration's moves "an obstructionist transition" and "the opposite of a peaceful transition of power" previously promised to Trump.

"What they're trying to do in the last final day, they're going to try to put up as many roadblocks and obstacles and throw as many grenades as they can on their way out," Morgan told the Post.

ICE did not respond to a request for comment from the Post.

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