A report from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has revealed that over 500,000 illegal immigrants with criminal convictions or pending charges have entered the U.S. through the southern border. These individuals include those convicted of serious crimes such as murder, sexual assault, and drug trafficking, sparking outrage over the Biden-Harris administration’s handling of border security.
Among those highlighted in the report are more than 13,000 with homicide convictions, over 15,000 convicted of sexual assault, and more than 62,000 with assault convictions. Critics of the administration argue that Vice President Kamala Harris, who was assigned to address the border crisis, has failed to take effective action.
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) shared his concerns following the release of the ICE report, stating that “Americans deserve to be SAFE in our own communities.” He added that the failure to secure the border has placed dangerous criminals into U.S. neighborhoods. Estimates suggest there are currently around 7.4 million illegal immigrants living in the U.S., with many entering since 2021.
The report also highlighted sanctuary cities where local governments do not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. According to ICE, these policies often protect criminals, leaving communities at risk. Sanctuary policies have become a contentious issue, with critics arguing that they make it easier for criminals to avoid deportation.
Vice President Harris, often referred to as the “border czar,” has faced significant criticism for her handling of the situation. Critics argue that her failure to implement stricter border security measures has led to an influx of dangerous criminals. President Donald Trump, speaking at a recent event, used the ICE report to highlight the growing threat posed by the current administration’s weak immigration policies.
As more cases of violent crimes committed by illegal immigrants surface, including multiple child rapes and murders, many are calling for tougher immigration enforcement.
