Honduran man arrested for illegal fishing at Cape Hatteras, turned over to ICE
Elizabeth City, NC – Federal authorities this week arrested a Honduran national with a prior removal order after he was caught poaching red drum fish at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, officials announced.…
NJ Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill urges DHS to extend Illegal Migrant Protection in New Jersey Ahead of Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill has issued an urgent appeal to outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, requesting an extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Hondurans living in…
Illegal Immigrant Arrested as Migrant Based Ocean County Shoplifting Criminal Enterprise Broken Up
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Wady A. Lopez-Florentino, 35, was arrested on January 18, 2025, in Ocean County on multiple charges, including shoplifting, resisting arrest, and obstructing the administration of law. Lopez-Florentino, who…
Illegal immigrant sentenced for Apple gift card scam at Western Pennsylvania Wal-Mart stores
HARRISBURG, PA — A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to up to three years in prison for orchestrating a scheme to steal and alter Apple gift cards from Wal-Mart stores in Western…
Queens DA shuts down illegal pot shop in Forest Hills, seizes over 30 pounds of marijuana
QUEENS, N.Y. — Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the closure of an unlicensed cannabis shop in Forest Hills, resulting in the seizure of more than 30 pounds of marijuana and hundreds…
New Jersey Bill Seeks to Block Trump Deportation of Violent Illegal Migrants, Criminals
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Democratic lawmakers have introduced new legislation aimed at restricting state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement authorities. The proposed measure, titled the “New Jersey Immigrant Trust…
Richmond man sentenced to over two years for illegal firearm possession
RICHMOND, Va. — A 27-year-old Richmond man was sentenced on Wednesday to two years and three months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to the…
New Jersey and New York attorneys general secure settlements with company over illegal no-poach agreements
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New York Attorney General Letitia James announced settlements with two building services companies accused of using illegal no-poach agreements that restricted…
Toms River Woman’s Horrific Murder on NYC Subway System Highlights America’s Illegal Migrant Crime Problem
NEW YORK CITY — Authorities on Sunday identified the victim of a deadly subway attack in Brooklyn as Debrina Kawam, 61, a former resident of Toms River, New Jersey. Kawam was set…
Five New Jersey Democrats voted against bill to deport illegal immigrants convicted of sex crimes
TRENTON, N.J. — Five House Democrats representing New Jersey voted against a bill last fall that would deport illegal immigrants convicted of sex crimes, drawing criticism from advocates of the legislation who…
Police dismantle illegal car rallies across Maryland, arrest three individuals
LAUREL, Md. — A coordinated effort by the Maryland Car Rally Task Force (MCRTF) and partner law enforcement agencies led to the arrests of three individuals, including one juvenile, while dismantling and…
Illegal Migrant Wanted for Assaulting Children Released from Nashua Jail on Bail, Later Arrested by ICE
BOSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston apprehended Hugo Israel Ruiz, a 55-year-old Salvadoran national, on Dec. 17. Ruiz is wanted on felony charges of indecent assault…
Illegal Migrant Sex Offender Attacked 11-Year-Old Girl in Queens
NEW YORK — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) New York City arrested Raymond Rojas Basilio, a 36-year-old Mexican national and convicted child sex offender, on Dec. 17…
Illegal Migrant Arrested for Traffic Violation in Ocean County Has Outstanding ICE Deportation Detainer
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Jesus Juarez Salmoran, a 35-year-old Hispanic male, is currently incarcerated in Ocean County following his arrest on December 23. He faces charges of hindering his own prosecution and…
Governor Touts NYC Subway Safety Hours After Illegal Migrant Burned Woman to Death on F Train
NEW YORK CITY — Hours after Governor Kathy Hochul touted efforts to improve safety on New York City’s subway system, a tragic and horrifying attack on an F train left a woman…
Long Beach man pleads guilty to selling illegal guns, including ghost weapon
MINEOLA, N.Y. — A Long Beach man pleaded guilty Monday to selling 10 illegal firearms, including an assault weapon and a ghost gun, during a months-long operation in front of his home,…
45 illegal firearms seized in weeklong effort to reduce D.C. gun violence
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Illegal firearms were recovered across neighborhoods in the District last week, with 45 weapons seized between December 2 and December 9 as part of a coordinated effort to reduce…
Man Arrested for Assault in Ocean County with Active Immigration Detainer
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Ruben Perez Romero, a 33-year-old male, is being held in Ocean County following his commitment to custody on Sunday. Court records show Perez Romero faces a single charge…
Several Healthcare Lifelines Available for Illegal Immigrants Living in New Jersey
Undocumented immigrants in New Jersey face hurdles but find healthcare lifelines TRENTON, N.J. — Undocumented immigrants in New Jersey have access to a range of healthcare services despite being ineligible for many…
Illegal Migrant Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking Meth and Cocaine in U.S.
BATON ROUGE, La. — A Honduran national was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison after being convicted of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine, according to U.S. Attorney Ronald…
Shore Lawmakers Want Illegal Immigrant Driver’s Licenses to Be Different Color, to Prevent Voter Fraud
TRENTON, N.J. — A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Senate seeks to require driver’s licenses and identification cards issued to non-citizens to feature a distinct color and a statement clarifying…