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ICE warns Illinois is releasing violent criminal illegal aliens despite detainers, risking public safety

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5 months ago

December 17, 2025

ICE warns Illinois is releasing violent criminal illegal aliens despite detainers, risking public safety

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is warning that Illinois officials are releasing violent criminal illegal aliens despite active immigration detainers, a move the agency says is putting the public at risk.

In the letter shared with Fox News Digital, Todd Lyons, ICE’s senior official performing the duties of director, said Illinois has “tens of thousands of criminal illegal aliens” in custody – individuals who, he noted, have committed crimes ranging from murder and rape to child pornography and armed robbery.

Lyons said these offenders “should be swiftly removed from the United States … and not be returned to our streets to wreak havoc on law-abiding citizens.”

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ICE highlights multiple cases where Illinois agencies failed to honor immigration detainers, releasing offenders later arrested or removed by ICE. They include, from left to right, top to bottom: Alfonso Batalla Garcia, convicted of attempted murder, aggravated sexual assault, and aggravated kidnapping; Leonardo Ignot-Osto, repeat illegal entry offender convicted of child abduction; Amilcar Waldo Gonzalez-Jimenez, convicted of DUI, domestic battery, and criminal sexual assault; Victor Manuel Mendoza-Garcia, convicted of 3 counts of aggravated kidnapping; Juan Morales Martinez, linked to a fatal vehicle crash; Jaime Mandujano-Nunez, convicted of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child; Jose Manuel Fuentes-Vargas, convicted of sexual assault of a child; Juan Alberto Caro Marin, convicted of aggravated criminal sexual abuse; Guillermo Garcia-Porcayo, convicted of attempted murder. (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) )

According to data provided by ICE, Illinois has released 1,768 criminal aliens with active detainers since January 2025. ICE said the crimes tied to those offenders include homicides, assaults, burglaries, weapons offenses and sexual-predatory crimes.

The agency also said another 4,015 criminal aliens with pending detainers remain in state or local custody, including individuals linked to 51 homicides and more than 800 sexual-predatory offenses.

ICE provided a list of some of the detainers that were not honored, requiring federal officers to track down offenders after their release.

They include Victor Manuel Mendoza-Garcia, convicted of three counts of aggravated kidnapping; Juan Morales Martinez, tied to a fatal vehicle crash; and Amilcar Waldo Gonzalez-Jimenez, convicted of two counts of criminal sexual assault. In each case, ICE says local agencies failed to notify the agency before releasing the individuals.

ICE badge on an officer’s uniform; the agency says Illinois is freeing offenders with active detainers, putting public safety at risk. (REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez)

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Some of the other cases cited by ICE involve offenders convicted of child abduction, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, attempted murder and aggravated kidnapping.

Some of the offenders were later re-arrested or removed from the United States by ICE, according to the documents.

Lyons cautioned that Illinois’ ongoing refusal to honor immigration detainers “plainly jeopardizes public safety” and asked if the state intends to change course or continue releasing violent offenders who may otherwise “walk the streets of Illinois again.”

When asked about ICE’s letter, the Illinois Attorney General’s Office disputed the characterization that it had failed to respond.

The Illinois General Assembly. (iStock)

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“To say that the Attorney General’s office did not respond is patently false. Not only did we respond … but we initially attempted to hand deliver our response and were rebuffed,” Annie Thompson, senior press secretary of Attorney General Kwame Raoul said, referring to a letter sent to Lyons. “We then overnighted our response to ensure delivery and have heard nothing more from DHS.”

Thompson said the attorney general’s office has historically cooperated with federal authorities “to protect Illinoisans from gun and drug traffickers, child predators, scammers and more.”

“In fact, we are prosecuting many cases referred to our office by these agencies, or that have arisen out of collaborative investigations,” Thompson said. “We look forward to continuing that work to enhance public safety.”

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Detroit, MI

Detroit shines red for ALS kickoff & lighting ceremony

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2 hours ago

May 10, 2026

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Detroit shines red for ALS kickoff & lighting ceremony

DETROIT, MICH (WXYZ) — In partnership with The ALS Association, downtown Detroit parks will shine red May 10–16 in recognition of ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) Awareness month.

A special kickoff event will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 10, in Campus Martius Park. The event will allow families impacted by ALS to connect, learn about upcoming initiatives, and take part in a meaningful “END ALS” photo moment under the illuminated park lights.

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Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee Weather: Cooler Sunday with a slight chance for sprinkles

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3 hours ago

May 10, 2026

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MILWAUKEE – Forecast from FOX6 Meteorologist Lisa Michaels

Mostly sunny skies with partly sunny skies in the afternoon. There is a slight chance for a few sprinkles, but most areas remain dry. Highs near 60F on Sunday.
Patchy frost is possible again Sunday night into Monday morning as low temps inland can reach the lower 30s.
Cooler on Monday with easterly winds- low 50s near the lake to upper 50s inland.
A big boost in temperatures on Tuesday in the low 70s associated with a clipper system will bring the next chance of rain and a few storms.

Today: Mostly Sunny. Slight chance sprinkles.
High: 60°
Wind: NW 5-15

Tonight: Mostly Clear. Patchy frost.
Low: 38°
Wind: N 5

Monday: 53 LAKE. Mostly sunny.
High: 57°
Wind: E 5-10

Tuesday: Chance storms. Breezy.
AM Low: 39° High: 71°
Wind: SW 10-25

Wednesday:Partly sunny.
AM Low: 46° High: 59°
Wind: NW 5-15

Thursday: Mostly Sunny. Slight chance sprinkles.
AM Low: 42° High: 64°
Wind: S 5-10

Friday: Chance of Rain
AM Low: 47° High: 72°
Wind: SW 5-15

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