U.S. Homeland Security Slams NY Over Failure to Hand Over Immigrant Suspects
The Department of Homeland Security has accused New York officials of failing to honor 16,070 immigration detainers for individuals facing serious criminal charges. New York State and City officials deny the allegations, framing them as a political distraction and criticizing recent ICE actions, including a controversial shooting. This conflict highlights ongoing tensions over sanctuary policies and immigration enforcement.Pelumi Ilesanmi • Global • 4 hours ago • 1 minute read •
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently leveled accusations against New York officials, stating their failure to hand over 16,070 individuals living in the country illegally. These individuals, according to DHS, face charges including murder, rape, and other serious crimes, with the alleged non-compliance occurring between January 20, 2025, and a recent Thursday. A detainer, in this context, refers to a request from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) asking local, state, or other federal law enforcement agencies to hold immigrants for up to 48 hours beyond their scheduled release, allowing ICE to take custody for potential deportation.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin issued a strong statement, condemning what he termed
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