A Colombian national wanted in his home country on suspicion of aggravated murder after being arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Massachusetts this week was released to the United States last year.
The 49-year-old national, who was not named, was arrested in Colombia in 2014 and charged with aggravated murder, aggravated theft and weapons possession. He was convicted in 2016 and sentenced to 17 years in prison.
However, ICE said in a press release that he was arrested by Border Patrol in November 2023 near San Luis, Arizona, after entering the country illegally. However, he was issued a notice to appear before an immigration judge and released to the United States on his own recognizance.
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A Colombian national was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation officers.
ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) operation in Boston led to his arrest in Pittsfield on May 6, and he remains in custody, ICE said.
“This Colombian national is wanted in his home country for several very serious crimes,” Todd Lyons, director of ERO’s Boston field office, said in a statement.
“He tried to hide in Massachusetts, and now he will be held accountable for his actions,” he said. “ERO Boston continues to prioritize public safety by aggressively apprehending and removing the most egregious non-citizen criminals from New England neighborhoods.”
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News of the arrests comes days after the Biden administration announced narrow new rules that would allow authorities to remove some illegal immigrants deemed a threat to public safety or national security much earlier in the asylum process. .
The rule allows statutory asylum denials, which are normally applied later in the asylum process, to be applied earlier in the initial review process, which usually takes place within a number of days. Arrive at the border. It applies to anyone deemed to pose a risk to national security, including terrorists and public safety.
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A senior Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official briefed reporters said that while it likely would only affect a small portion of the population, it would “allow us to more quickly remove individuals who may pose a risk.” , will be an important addition to our toolbox.” This increases security at the border and saves taxpayers money at the same time. ”
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