This was a shocking discovery.
Massachusetts’ controversial sanctuary policies are facing strong backlash for enabling serious criminal offenders—including child predators, violent felons, and drug traffickers—to be released back onto the streets with little or no bail.
Massachusetts laws prohibit local authorities from cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a policy leading directly to the release of illegal immigrants accused of violent and disturbing crimes.
Trump administration border chief Tom Homan recently condemned Democratic Governor Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, stating their policies endanger communities. Despite state-level opposition, Homan assured the public that ICE would continue deporting dangerous criminals. “Governor Healey and Mayor Wu should be ashamed,” Homan asserted strongly.
Boston Mayor Wu openly defied federal immigration laws, declaring: “No one tells Boston how to take care of our own—not kings, and certainly not presidents who think they’re kings,” directly challenging President Trump’s enforcement policies.
High-profile incidents highlighting these dangerous policies include:
- Juan Alberto Rodezno-Marin, an illegal immigrant previously deported twice, charged with violent assault and attempted sexual assault, yet released without bail by Middlesex Superior Court despite an ICE detainer.
- Two illegal immigrants accused of child assault released by Worcester County Jail on minimal $500 bail.
- Jose Fernando-Perez, charged with multiple counts of aggravated child assault, released with a minimal $7,500 bail and simply ordered to remain at home until ICE intervened.
- Stivenson Omar Perez-Ajtzalan, facing serious child assault allegations, granted low bail by Lawrence District Court.
Homan followed through on his earlier promises at CPAC, launching a major five-day law enforcement operation involving ICE, FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Marshals, and DSS. This extensive federal effort in Boston resulted in the arrest of 370 illegal immigrants—most with severe criminal records including murderers, child predators, and drug traffickers.
“These dangerous individuals were on the streets solely because Massachusetts and Boston refuse to cooperate with ICE,” said Homan. “Our dedicated agents risked their lives to apprehend criminals that local authorities irresponsibly released.”
Massachusetts Republican Party representative Logan Trupiano sharply criticized Democrat leaders Healey and Wu, stating their policies dangerously prioritize political messaging over community safety. “Releasing criminals back into our neighborhoods is indefensible and an absolute disgrace,” said Trupiano. “Residents deserve leadership committed to protecting their families.”
Supporters of President Trump’s immigration enforcement strategies emphasize that his “Worst First” policy significantly enhances public safety. Conservatives continue to urge action against sanctuary jurisdictions to safeguard American communities.
Key Takeaways:
- Sanctuary policies in Massachusetts lead to dangerous criminal releases.
- ICE operations recently arrested 370 serious criminals released by local authorities.
- Conservative leaders demand an end to policies threatening community safety.
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