Illegal Alien Crime News
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Biden Owes Border Patrol Belated Apology Over Phony Charges of ‘Whipping’ Illegal Aliens
Lest anyone still thinks the Biden administration supports the U.S. Border Patrol, we have now passed the six-month mark since the administration called for an investigation of horse patrol agents engaging with Haitian migrants illegally entering the U.S. near Del Rio, Texas. The administration still hasn’t released the completed investigation report. After clearly making up… -
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California Provides Millions in Loans for Illegal Alien Business Owners
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, confirmed that his administration is providing economic relief to businesses in his state that do not otherwise qualify for federal aid, including those owned by illegal aliens. “[W]e always consider those that are documented, those that are undocumented, those that are living in mixed-status families,” Newsom said Friday during… -
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EXCLUSIVE: Republicans Demand Answers From Garland on Reported $450,000 Payments to Illegal Aliens
Republican lawmakers are demanding answers from President Joe Biden’s administration on reported massive payments to be made to illegal immigrants, a letter first obtained by The Daily Signal shows. “Recent reports indicate that the Biden administration, as part of negotiations with a left-wing activist group, is considering paying $450,000 per person to aliens who entered… -
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Illegal Aliens Convicted of Homicide Return to America
In June, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona charged six individuals who had previously been convicted of homicide in the U.S. with illegally reentering the country. This statistic—published in the U.S. attorney’s monthly report on immigration and border crimes—shines a revelatory light on our justice system and our border security. Each of… -
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Should Congress Legalize Illegal Aliens Through a Budget Process? Consider These 7 Points
Congressional Democrats are considering breaking budget rules to enact controversial changes to immigration law. President Joe Biden has endorsed using the so-called budget reconciliation process to enact his multitrillion spending agenda, which would allow Congress to pass spending and tax increases along party lines, bypassing the filibuster in the evenly divided Senate. But Democrats threaten… -
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Trump Sparks Coyote Conundrum by Citing Smuggling of Illegal Aliens
Something unexpected happened during the second and final presidential debate Thursday night between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. No one saw this coming. The internet exploded in a frenzied discussion of “coyotes,” with blue-check-marked leftists leading this cultural canine curiosity. The website for the Merriam-Webster dictionary reported a 675% increase in… -
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Illegal Aliens Can Begin Applying for Cash Assistance in California
Illegal aliens can apply for direct cash assistance from the California state government as of Monday, marking the implementation of the first relief program of its kind. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, announced in April the launch of the Disaster Relief Fund, a $125 million coronavirus relief program for illegal aliens living in the state who don’t… -
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Democrats Reject Amendment Denying Benefits to Illegal Aliens
House Democrats have rejected an amendment that a Republican congressman proposed to their $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill, dubbed the HEROES Act, that would have prohibited economic stimulus payments from going to illegal immigrants. “After the $2.2 trillion CARES Act became law, I have been clear in my belief that we should study its strengths… -
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Pelosi’s Coronavirus Bill Includes Billions for Eligible Illegal Aliens
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced her party’s coronavirus relief package, which includes billions of dollars in carve-outs for eligible illegal aliens, grants to sanctuary cities, and other protections for the undocumented community. House Democrats released the HEROES Act on Tuesday, a bill that provides $3 trillion in stimulus funds to state and local governments, along with other… -
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California Offers $125 Million in Coronavirus Assistance to Illegal Aliens
California will dole out $125 million in coronavirus assistance to illegal aliens living in the state, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said during a press briefing Wednesday. The announced disaster relief assistance program is a public-private partnership with $75 million in funds being covered by taxpayers and another $50 million by philanthropic donations. “California is the most diverse state in… -
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Democrats Across Country Fight for Coronavirus Aid to Illegal Aliens
Democratic lawmakers in Congress are calling on the federal government to make illegal aliens eligible for federal relief amid the coronavirus pandemic, while local and state Democratic leaders already have made their coffers available for those living unlawfully in the country. President Donald Trump signed the CARES Act on March 27, making $2.2 trillion in stimulus funds… -
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California Governor Working to Give More Coronavirus Aid to Illegal Aliens
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he is actively considering a proposal to establish a relief fund for illegal aliens who are not covered by the stimulus package passed by Congress. Newsom on Tuesday confirmed that he is working with Democrats in the California state Legislature on a “Disaster Relief Fund” for illegal aliens, according to The… -
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Chicago Mayor Signs Executive Order Giving Coronavirus Benefits to Illegal Aliens
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday signed an executive order ensuring that all immigrants and refugees—including illegal aliens—are eligible to receive the city’s coronavirus benefits. The city of Chicago has launched several programs in order to help residents cope with the financial challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Such initiatives include a coronavirus Housing Assistance Grant… -
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DHS Considers Turning Away Asylum-Seekers, Illegal Aliens at Southern Border
The Department of Homeland Security is considering “all options” to stop the spread of the coronavirus, which would include turning away illegal aliens who arrive at the southern border. DHS officials are reportedly considering turning away asylum-seekers and any individual who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border illegally, according to discussions first reported by Fox News. When asked if… -
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Virginia Lawmakers Pass Bill Giving Driving Privilege Cards to Illegal Aliens
While the Virginia General Assembly stopped short of passing legislation that gave full-fledged driver’s licenses to illegal aliens, lawmakers did advance a bill that would grant them driving privilege cards. The Democratic-controlled Virginia General Assembly went into overtime over the weekend, passing a flurry of progressive bills before the 2020 session came to an official… -
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States Can Prosecute Illegal Aliens for Identity Theft, Supreme Court Rules
The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that state governments can prosecute illegal aliens of identity theft, including aliens who use false Social Security numbers to unlawfully gain employment. In a tight 5-4 decision, a majority of justices on the nation’s highest court ruled that there is nothing in federal immigration law that forbids state prosecutors from… -
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ICE Catches Illegal Alien Accused of Child Rape After His Release by NYC
An illegal alien charged with raping a child was released by New York City authorities because of the city’s sanctuary policies, but federal immigration agents were able to arrest him shortly afterward. Agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday arrested Miguel Federico Ajqui-Ajtzalam, 20, an illegal alien from Guatemala, according to a press… -
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Illegal Alien Released in Chicago Charged With Sexually Abusing 3-Year-Old
An illegal alien accused of sexually abusing a 3-year-old child would have been in federal custody had the Chicago Police Department honored an immigration detainer on him last year and not released him back into the community. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, lodged an immigration detainer with Chicago police for Christopher Puente, 34,… -
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Bills Would Deny Federal Funds to Sanctuary States for Illegal Aliens
With a growing number of states declaring themselves sanctuaries for illegal immigrants, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., are responding with legislation to impose penalties on states that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. Currently, 15 states and the District of Columbia allow residents to obtain driver’s licenses without proof of… -
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Massachusetts City Will Allow Illegal Aliens to Drive Without a License
City councilors in Cambridge, Massachusetts, voted to prohibit police officers from arresting illegal aliens if they are caught operating a vehicle without a license. Under a newly passed city ordinance in Cambridge, residents are still legally required to carry a driver’s license if they are operating a vehicle, but local law enforcement has been ordered…