NEW YORK CITY, NY – Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is pressing the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security for answers regarding their handling of illegal migrants who were involved in a violent altercation near Times Square in New York City. The incident involved an attack on several NYPD officers by a group of migrants, who were subsequently released without bail.
In a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Senator Graham expressed his concern over the repercussions of President Biden’s immigration policies and called for clarity on the agencies’ response to the “brazen attack.” Graham specifically posed questions about the potential deportation of the perpetrators and urged the agencies to provide a timeline for any potential deportation.
The Senator’s inquiries come in the wake of a recent attack on two New York City police officers by at least seven illegal migrants. Surveillance footage captured the altercation, showing the officers confronting the group before a scuffle ensued. Despite the arrests of the suspects, they were released without bail, prompting outrage and demands for accountability.
The suspects, identified as Darwin Andres Gomez Izquiel, Kelvin Servat Arocha, Wilson Juarez, Jhoan Boada, and Yorman Reveron, face charges of assault and were subsequently released without bail. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has confirmed that an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Senator Graham’s call for action and accountability from the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security underscores the ongoing challenges and controversies surrounding immigration enforcement policies in the United States. The incident in New York City adds to the ongoing debate over the handling of illegal migrants and highlights potential gaps in the enforcement and judicial processes.