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January 15, 2026
Crime
Immigration

Outrage as Judge Reduces Charges of Migrant Who Impregnated 10-Year-Old.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: An Italian judge downgraded sexual assault charges against a 29-year-old migrant who impregnated a 10-year-old girl, sparking widespread outrage.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: A 29-year-old Bangladeshi migrant, a 10-year-old girl, and Italian politicians.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The abuse occurred in the summer of 2024 at the Hotel Il Cacciatore migrant centre in Collio, Lombardy, Italy.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “The mere five-year sentence handed down to a person responsible for the atrocious and unspeakable violence against a child leaves me stunned.” – Simona Bordonali, a lawmaker from the League (Lega) party that forms part of Italy’s ruling coalition.

🎯IMPACT: The reduced sentence has provoked anger among Italian politicians and citizens, questioning the proportionality of justice in cases involving minors.

IN FULL

A court ruling in Italy has ignited widespread backlash after a judge downgraded charges against a 29-year-old Bangladeshi migrant who impregnated a 10-year-old girl at a migrant reception center. The abuse took place in the summer of 2024 at the Hotel Il Cacciatore in Collio, Lombardy, a facility housing roughly 20 asylum seekers.

The child, originally from sub-Saharan Africa, was taken to hospital after her mother noticed troubling changes in her behavior and complained of abdominal pain. Medical tests revealed the girl was pregnant, and she later underwent an abortion.

Prosecutors initially charged the perpetrator with aggravated sexual assault against a minor. However, the judge reclassified the offense as sexual acts with a child, a lesser charge under Italian law, as he claimed to be in a relationship with the child. Combined with a fast-track trial procedure that automatically reduced the penalty by one-third, the decision resulted in a meager five-year prison sentence.

During proceedings, the migrant’s lawyers argued there was no violence, a position that played a role in the court’s dubious decision to downgrade the charges. The court’s formal reasoning is expected to be filed within 90 days.

The ruling has drawn sharp criticism, particularly from the League (Lega) party, which is a junior partner of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy (FdI) party in Italty’s ruling coalition. League lawmaker Simona Bordonali said, “The mere five-year sentence handed down to a person responsible for the atrocious and unspeakable violence against a child leaves me stunned.” She called for changes to sentencing laws to ensure punishments reflect the gravity of crimes against minors.

League leader Matteo Salvini also condemned the decision, calling it “appalling” and “unacceptable.”

The case has reignited Italy’s broader debate over migration, crime, and public safety. Prime Minister Meloni has repeatedly argued that failures in border enforcement can have serious social consequences. However, while her government has reported sharp declines in illegal arrivals following an initial increase early in her term, it has also expanded legal migration channels to address supposed labor shortages, drawing criticism from immigration skeptics.

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January 15, 2026
Bonkers Britain
Immigration

France BANS British Anti-Migration Activists for Disrupting Illegal Boat Crossings.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Ten members of a British anti-illegal immigration group were prohibited from entering France after being accused of destroying small boats used by migrants crossing the English Channel.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Activists from the Raise the Colours group and the French Interior Ministry.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Prohibition enacted on Tuesday; actions took place along the northern French coastline.

🎯IMPACT: Cross-Channel migration remains high, with over 41,000 people making the journey last year, despite the British government paying the French government tens of millions of pounds to stop the crossings. French action against British activists for destroying the boats the French authorities are failing to seize themselves increases the perception that Paris is not really interested in ending the crisis.

IN FULL

French authorities have barred ten members of the British anti-mass migration activist group Raise the Colours from entering or remaining in France, citing their involvement in actions targeting migrant boats along France’s northern coastline. The French Interior Ministry confirmed on Wednesday that the ban was imposed on Tuesday and applies to individuals within the movement who have taken action on French soil to disrupt illegal immigration to Britain.

In a statement, the ministry said the activists had been involved in operations against boats linked to cross-Channel migration and had also carried out “propaganda activities” along the coast. Notably, the British government has been paying the French government tens of millions of pounds annually to stop these boats, but it has failed to do so.

Cross-Channel migration remains a politically charged issue in Britain, where more than 41,000 people arrived in small boats last year, according to government data. While that figure is below the record 45,000 crossings seen in 2022, it remains extremely high by historical standards.

Public concern in Britain has been heightened by a series of criminal cases involving migrants who entered the country by boat. In one recent case, a migrant was convicted of raping a teenage girl within weeks of his arrival.

Critics argue that France is to some extent actively facilitating crossings, at times distributing life jackets and other safety equipment to migrants preparing to launch boats from French beaches rather than detaining or otherwise deterring them.

Deportations from Britain to France remain limited. Estimates from 2024 suggested that only around 0.5 percent of boat migrants had been removed.

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January 14, 2026
Crime
Economy
Immigration

Mass Deportations Have Made Homes More Affordable, Boosted Wages, and Cut Crime.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: President Trump’s administration achieved significant reductions in crime, improved housing affordability, and boosted wages for American workers through strict immigration enforcement and mass deportations.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, American workers, law enforcement, and local jurisdictions impacted by immigration policies.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Throughout 2025, with notable impacts in cities such as Washington, D.C., Chicago, Memphis, and New Orleans.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “Under President Trump, the America First promise is a reality. While Democrats fight to sabotage these gains and drag us back to the chaos of open borders, skyrocketing costs, and rampant crime, President Trump remains unwavering in his commitment to delivering the security, prosperity, and safety the American people deserve.” – White House statement

🎯IMPACT: Reduced crime rates, increased wages for blue-collar workers, improved housing affordability, and improved safety in America’s cities.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump’s focus on border security and immigration enforcement has produced tangible benefits for Americans in his first year back in office. Large-scale deportations are contributing to falling home prices in 14 of the top 20 metropolitan areas that have significant populations of illegal immigrants by reducing pressure on housing, showing year-over-year declines in December. Notably, three areas that experienced slight price increases were all sanctuary cities.

Blue-collar wages have also increased at the fastest pace in decades, with truck drivers and construction workers, whose sectors have been heavily infiltrated by sometimes dangerously unqualified illegal immigrants, among those seeing substantial pay raises. Real wages for American workers are projected to have risen by 4.2 percent overall during President Trump’s first full year back in office.

Between January and December 2025, employment increased by two million native-born Americans, while 662,000 foreign-born workers experienced job losses, indicating that the administration’s policies are rebalancing the economy away from cheap foreign labor.

The near-halt to illegal immigration and increase in deportations, particularly in America’s interior, has also been accompanied by the country’s largest-ever single-year decline in murders last year, along with reductions in rapes, robberies, aggravated assaults, shooting deaths, traffic fatalities, and overdose fatalities—with the last of these likely to have been further influenced by the administration’s aggressive military action against drug traffickers in Latin America.

In Washington, D.C., murders fell by 60 percent, carjackings decreased by 68 percent, and overall crime dropped by nearly a third, according to the White House. Chicago, subject to the administration’s Operation Midway Blitz against illegal immigrants, posted its lowest number of murders since 1965, while Memphis had fewer than 200 murders for the first time since 2019, and New Orleans achieved its lowest homicide rate in nearly 50 years.

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January 14, 2026
Immigration
News

Trump Freezes Visas for 75 Countries, Including Russia, Iran, Somalia.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump has frozen visa processing for 75 countries, including Russia and Iran, as part of a broader effort to reassess immigration procedures and address national security concerns.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald Trump, the State Department, and various countries.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The indefinite visa freeze is set to take effect on January 21, 2026, with escalating tensions surrounding Iran and ongoing protests in the region.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “The State Department will use its long-standing authority to deem ineligible potential immigrants who would become a public charge on the United States and exploit the generosity of the American people.” – State Department spokesman Tommy Piggott.

🎯IMPACT: The freeze aims to prevent the entry of foreign nationals who could become public charges, while signaling a strong stance against Iran’s crackdown on protesters.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump has ordered a temporary halt to visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Russia, Iran, and Somalia, as his administration moves to overhaul immigration screening procedures. An internal State Department memo directs U.S. consulates to deny visa applications while the government reassesses its vetting standards. The freeze is scheduled to take effect on January 21, 2026.

Countries impacted by the suspension include Afghanistan, Iraq, Brazil, and Somalia. Somalia has drawn particular attention from the administration following reports of widespread fraud tied to members of the Somali community in Minnesota. The visa pause is the latest step in a broader immigration crackdown that has already seen the revocation of more than 100,000 visas in 2025, the highest total on record, as officials expand background checks and enforcement measures.

The State Department memo also instructs consular officers to deny visas to applicants deemed likely to depend on public assistance after arriving in the United States. Officers are directed to consider factors such as the applicant’s health, age, and English language ability. “The State Department will use its long-standing authority to deem ineligible potential immigrants who would become a public charge on the United States and exploit the generosity of the American people,” said State Department spokesman Tommy Piggott.

The administration has simultaneously tightened other visa policies, including denying entry to foreign nationals suspected of traveling to the U.S. primarily to give birth in order to secure citizenship for their children. Officials say the measures are intended to curb abuse of the immigration system and protect taxpayer resources.

The visa freeze comes amid escalating tensions with Iran. President Trump has warned Iran’s Supreme Leader, Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, that “strong action” will follow if the regime proceeds with executions of detained protesters. Iran’s judiciary chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, has indicated that trials and executions could be fast-tracked.

As tensions rise, the United States has ordered evacuations from several military installations in the region, including Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which houses approximately 10,000 U.S. troops. The administration has also signaled it is considering further steps, including potential strikes on nonmilitary sites in Tehran.

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January 14, 2026
Immigration
NatSec

U.S. Blocks Over 10K Narco-Terrorists, Terror Watchlist Expands by 85K.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. intelligence officials blocked over 10,000 people tied to narco-terrorism from entering the country in 2025 and added 85,000 more to the terror watchlist.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: In 2025, across U.S. borders, leveraging intelligence resources to prevent entry and add individuals to watchlists.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “President Trump gave the order to secure the homeland, and ODNI’s National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) delivered.” – Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard

🎯IMPACT: Thousands of narco-terrorists and gang members were denied entry, and tools for combating cartel-related terrorism were successfully implemented.

IN FULL

The Trump administration was successful in preventing more than 10,000 foreign nationals with ties to narco-terrorism from gaining entry to the United States last year, according to U.S. intelligence officials. Additionally, over 85,000 individuals with similar drug trafficking and terrorist connections were added to the government’s terror watchlist.

Intelligence collected by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and shared with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and state and local law enforcement facilitated operations that prevented these individuals from entering the United States. “President Trump gave the order to secure the homeland, and ODNI’s National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) delivered,” said Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard.

Gabbard highlighted that intelligence sharing led to “thousands of successful actions against cartels and gangs,” emphasizing the role of the NCTC in apprehending and removing criminals from U.S. soil. Notably, President Donald J. Trump’s designation of cartels as terrorist organizations allowed counterterrorism officials to utilize the full scope of intelligence tools, resulting in visa revocations, arrests, deportations, and investigations.

It has also been revealed that NCTC added over 85,000 new identities to the terrorist database, a resource shared with law enforcement nationwide. “Had we had a capability like this pre-9/11, the hijackers wouldn’t have been able to come into our country in the first place,” the Trump administration contends.

During the first year of President Trump’s second term, fewer than five “traditional terrorists” attempted to enter the U.S., primarily through commercial airlines, and were denied access. The administration has also confirmed ongoing investigations into Antifa’s foreign ties, noting its inclusion as a terrorist organization.

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January 14, 2026
Immigration
News

U.S. Experiences Net Negative Immigration for First Time in Decades Under Trump.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: For the first time in at least half a century, more immigrants left the United States than entered in 2025, according to a Brookings Institution report.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Economists at the Brookings Institution, U.S. immigration enforcement agencies, and the Trump administration.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The report focuses on migration patterns in 2025, with projections into 2026.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “We estimate that net migration was between –10,000 and –295,000 in 2025, the first time in at least half a century it has been negative.” – Brookings Institution

🎯IMPACT: The report anticipates a continued decline in net immigration in 2026.

IN FULL

New data suggests the United States experienced net out-migration in 2025, with more migrants leaving the country than entering it for the first time in at least half a century. According to a report released by the neoliberal Brookings Institution, the United States saw a significant decrease in immigrant entries in 2025, relative to 2024, with increased immigration enforcement during the first year of President Donald J. Trump’s second term in office resulting in both rising deportations and voluntary departures of foreign nationals in the country unlawfully.

“We estimate that net migration was between –10,000 and –295,000 in 2025, the first time in at least half a century it has been negative,” the report stated. It further projected, “In our assessment, net migration is likely to be very low or negative in 2026 as well.”

The Brookings Institution, which has consistently promoted open-border policies and a reliance on cheap foreign labor, contends that “reduced migration will dampen growth in the labor force, consumer spending, and gross domestic product (GDP).” However, late last year, President Trump’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pointed to data that shows increased deportations have resulted in falling rent costs. Data from November 2025 shows that apartment rents fell 1.1 percent compared to the previous year, and 5.2 percent compared to November 2022.

Additionally, a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) investigation found that mass immigration has a specific detrimental impact on lower-income Americans who earn too much to qualify for public housing assistance. “One key cause of elevated worst-case needs is immigration. Between 2021 and 2024, the foreign-born population of the United States increased by more than six million—the largest such increase over such a short period in American history,” the HUD investigation stated, adding: “This immigration-driven increase in households has contributed to a significant increase in housing demand, thus driving up housing prices. In fact, in some markets, immigration has accounted for nearly all of the increase in housing demand in recent years.”

The Brookings report attributed much of the decline in immigration to a slowdown in new arrivals through humanitarian parole, refugee programs, and illegal entries across the Southwest border. “Though deportations and other exits receive more media attention, a slowdown in new arrivals… has a bigger effect on reducing migration flows in 2025,” Brookings researchers stated.

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January 13, 2026
Immigration

Trump to Halt Federal Funds to Sanctuary Cities and States.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced that federal payments to sanctuary cities and states will cease starting next month.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, sanctuary city officials, and federal immigration enforcement agencies.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: During a speech at The Detroit Economic Club on Tuesday.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “Starting February 1, we’re not making any payments to sanctuary cities or states having sanctuary cities because they do everything possible to protect criminals at the expense of American citizens.” – President Trump

🎯IMPACT: Federal funding cuts will increase pressure on sanctuary cities and states while sparking further debate over immigration policies.

IN FULL

On Tuesday, President Donald J. Trump told guests at The Detroit Economic Club that starting February 1, 2026, his administration will cease all federal payments to sanctuary cities and states. The move comes amid escalating pushback by Democrat-controlled state and local governments against the Trump administration’s deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents across the country in a significant enforcement action.

“Starting February 1, we’re not making any payments to sanctuary cities or states having sanctuary cities because they do everything possible to protect criminals at the expense of American citizens,” President Trump said, continuing, “And it breeds fraud and crime and all the other problems that come. So we’re not making any payment to anybody that supports sanctuary.”

“We have also suspended payments tied to suspected scammers in Minnesota, of which there are many. It’s a great state. It was a great state. Now it’s getting destroyed by that stupid governor,” the President added.

A number of sanctuary cities and states have not only prohibited law enforcement resources from being used to assist federal immigration agents, but some have gone so far as to prohibit local police from responding and providing support to ICE and other federal officers when they come under assault by violent left-wing protestors. These actions have resulted in violent altercations like the one recently seen in Minneapolis, where an anti-ICE activist was fatally shot after attempting to run over a federal agent.

During the speech, President Trump also vowed that no more federal dollars would flow to childcare centers unless they can demonstrate children are actually in attendance, a response to the recent exposure of widespread social services fraud tied to Minnesota’s Somali immigrant community. In addition, Trump said his administration will move to denaturalize foreign-born Somali citizens if they were convicted of fraud, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is ending its Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali illegal immigrants.

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January 13, 2026
Crime
Immigration
News

Noem Just Told Somalis to Leave the U.S. by This Date.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali nationals, with a deadline set for March 17 for them to leave the country.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Somali nationals.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Announced on January 13, with a deadline of March 17.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “Temporary means temporary,” said Secretary Noem.

🎯IMPACT: The decision affects 2,471 Somali nationals with TPS and an additional 1,383 with pending applications.

IN FULL

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali nationals, setting a deadline of March 17 for them to exit the United States. This decision comes during heightened scrutiny of the Somali community following major fraud scandals in Minnesota.

The move aligns with President Donald J. Trump’s previous remarks expressing disapproval of Somali immigration, with Somalis being associated disproportionately with crime and welfare dependency across the West. Noem emphasized that “Country conditions in Somalia have improved to the point that it no longer meets the law’s requirement for Temporary Protected Status.”

“Further, allowing Somali nationals to remain temporarily in the United States is contrary to our national interests. We are putting Americans first,” she added. Attorney General Pam Bondi has previously confirmed 85 fraud-related charges against Somalis and 60 convictions in Minnesota alone, with further large-scale investigations ongoing into Somali-run daycares in the state.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) sources indicate that there are currently 2,471 Somali nationals residing in the United States under TPS, with another 1,383 applications pending review.

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January 13, 2026
Immigration
UK

Boat Migrant Raped Teen Within Weeks of Arriving.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: A Kurdish migrant was sentenced to seven years in prison for raping a teenager in a park weeks after arriving in Britain.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Mehmet Ogur, a 27-year-old Kurdish asylum seeker, and his 18-year-old victim.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The crime occurred last year in a park in Tamworth, Staffordshire, and sentencing took place at Stafford Crown Court, England.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Your continued stay in the United Kingdom will be for others to determine, not for me,” said Judge John Edwards

🎯IMPACT: The case highlights concerns over the mismanagement of poorly vetted asylum seekers arriving in Britain on small boats, and the threat they pose to public safety.

IN FULL

A Kurdish migrant who arrived in Britain by boat has been jailed for seven years after being convicted of raping an 18-year-old in a park just weeks after entering the country. Mehmet Ogur was sentenced at Stafford Crown Court after a jury found him guilty of rape and attempted rape following a trial last summer. The court heard that Ogur had been living at a hotel in Tamworth, Staffordshire, at taxpayers’ expense when he carried out his crimes.

Prosecutors said Ogur met the victim after communicating with her on Snapchat. Following the attack, police recovered messages sent by Ogur that were described as a “full and complete” admission of what he had done. Ogur still denied the charges and claimed the meaning of his messages had been changed by Google Translate, but the jury rejected his explanation.

Passing sentence, Judge John Edwards said the offence had caused “immense harm” to the victim. Addressing Ogur, the judge added, “Your continued stay in the United Kingdom will be for others to determine, not for me.”

The case adds to wider scrutiny over criminal offences involving migrants entering Britain illegally by small boat and housed in taxpayer-funded accommodation. Recent reporting has highlighted numerous cases in which migrants living in hotels across the country have been charged with serious crimes, including rape and sexual assault.

Some other recent cases involving boat migrants that have drawn public attention include the conviction of an Afghan migrant who threatened to kill Reform Party leader Nigel Farage, and a migrant sex offender who was mistakenly released from prison after his offending had sparked riots.

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January 12, 2026
Crime
Immigration

Suspected Tren de Aragua Gangster Charged With Ramming Feds.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: A Venezuelan illegal immigrant with alleged ties to the Tren de Aragua gang, Luis Nino Moncada, was charged with aggravated assault of a federal officer after allegedly ramming a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle in Portland, Oregon.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Luis Nino Moncada, Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, U.S. Border Patrol agents, and federal prosecutors.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred on January 8 in Portland, Oregon, with charges filed on Monday.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “Anyone who crosses the red line of assaulting law enforcement will be met with the full force of this Justice Department,” wrote Attorney General Pam Bondi on X (formerly Twitter).

🎯IMPACT: The charges highlight ongoing concerns about illegal immigration and gang activity, as well as the safety of federal law enforcement officers in light of increasingly violent attacks—especially with automobiles.

IN FULL

Luis Nino Moncada, a Venezuelan illegal immigrant suspected of being an associate of the Tren de Aragua gang, was charged by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday with aggravated assault of a federal officer with a deadly weapon. According to an unsealed federal complaint, Moncada allegedly rammed a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle multiple times during a traffic stop in Portland, Oregon, on January 8, 2026.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi addressed the charges in a post on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Anyone who crosses the red line of assaulting law enforcement will be met with the full force of this Justice Department.” Bondi added, “He should NEVER have been in our country to begin with, and we will ensure he NEVER walks free in America again.”

Federal prosecutors allege that Moncada and another suspected gang associate, Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, were in a vehicle when Border Patrol agents attempted to conduct a traffic stop targeting Zambrano-Contreras for arrest. Moncada, who entered the U.S. illegally in 2022 and has a criminal history, allegedly refused to comply and used the vehicle to ram a Border Patrol car repeatedly.

Moncada and Zambrano-Contreras were both struck by gunfire after an agent opened fire, fearing for the safety of the officers. Moncada later admitted to intentionally ramming the vehicle, according to authorities. The incident has drawn criticism from Oregon officials, including Governor Tina Kotek (D), who claimed the situation was “instigated by the reckless agenda of the Trump administration.”

The incident has—in part—contributed to anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protests nationwide, with agitators condemning federal law enforcement actions in both Portland and Minneapolis, Minnesota, where an anti-ICE activist was fatally shot after attempting to ram an ICE agent with her SUV.

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