January 1, Homeland Security Clashes with New York Over Migrants

Wyatt’s Take

• DHS demands New York hand over over 7,000 illegal migrants
• Many of the migrants face serious criminal accusations
• New York’s sanctuary laws limit cooperation with immigration agents

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has called on New York Attorney General Letitia James to turn over more than 7,000 illegal migrants held in state jails and prisons. DHS says New York’s sanctuary laws stop local law enforcement from helping immigration agents do their jobs.

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons wrote a letter saying nearly 7,000 illegal migrants with active detainers were released in New York since January, while 7,113 people with ICE holds are currently locked up.

“These are people who are not only in the country illegally, but who have committed additional crimes, including heinous crimes like murder, rape, possession of child pornography, armed robbery, and many others,” Lyons stated.

The department shared that these 7,113 migrants are allegedly tied to 148 homicides, 717 assaults, 134 burglaries, 106 robberies, 235 drug offenses, 152 weapons offenses, and 260 sexual predatory offenses.

“Virtually all Americans agree that people like this should be swiftly removed from the United States when they leave New York’s custody and not be returned to our streets to wreak havoc on law abiding citizens,” Lyons said.

DHS says a similar letter sent in September went unanswered by New York officials.

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Wyatt Matters

Folks in the heartland know the need for law and order. When leaders ignore clear warnings and put criminals back into the community, everyday Americans pay the price. Our safety and way of life depend on strong borders and enforcing the law, not turning a blind eye.