A deadly attack inside a New York City subway station has exposed the dangers of sanctuary policies, as officials refuse to turn over the illegal immigrant accused of burning a woman alive. The suspect, who had previously been deported, was able to return and live in the city under protections that prevent cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the crime scene, criticizing local leadership for enabling dangerous criminals to remain in the city. She placed responsibility on Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul for failing to take action that could have prevented the attack.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem reveals New York is PROTECTING the criminal illegal alien who BURNED an American ALIVE on the subway:
"ICE lodged a detainer for this individual that burned this woman alive and the Department of Corrections in this city won’t turn him over." pic.twitter.com/vYgTGQvF69
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The suspect first crossed into the US illegally in 2018 and was removed under Trump’s administration. However, he reentered the country and found refuge in New York, where Noem said city policies provided him with assistance while leaving citizens unprotected.
ICE requested custody of the suspect, but the New York City Department of Corrections refused to honor the detainer, ensuring he remained under local jurisdiction instead of being deported again. Noem called the decision reckless and accused officials of prioritizing criminals over law-abiding residents.
She demanded that Hochul immediately rescind sanctuary policies and allow federal agencies to remove violent offenders. She also warned that failing to act would continue to put American lives at risk.
This case has reignited debate over the impact of sanctuary cities, particularly in areas experiencing rising violent crime linked to illegal immigrants who are shielded from deportation.
