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February 29, 2024
Crime
Immigration

Honduran Illegal Arrested For Raping 14-Year-Old Girl in Louisiana.

A Honduran man, Angel Matias Castellanos-Orellana, has been detained by Kenner, Louisiana police, in connection with a series of violent crimes, including the assault and rape of a minor. The police were alerted on February 20 to the rape of a 14-year-old girl, allegedly committed by Castellanos-Orellana at knifepoint after they met on social media. The suspect, who was in the U.S. illegally, used multiple aliases, a practice reportedly common among undocumented immigrants.

Less than a week later, on February 25, authorities responded to a distress call at around 3:15 am regarding a stabbing incident in the 2600 block of Phoenix Street. The reported victim was approached by Castellanos-Orellana, who demanded his belongings and subsequently attacked, stabbing him multiple times in the face and back. The victim was later admitted to a hospital and is reportedly in stable condition.

Castellanos-Orellana was located at the scene of the crime, detained, and was later booked on charges of armed robbery, aggravated battery, first-degree rape, and aggravated assault — with a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer also being issued. According to Chief Keith Conley, these incidents underline the challenges local law enforcement faces when coping with crimes involving illegal immigrants, not least of which include false identification and limited access to integral data. Despite relief following Castellanos-Orellana’s arrest, the chief expressed concerns about the mounting strain on local law enforcement budgets and taxpayer dollars from illegal immigrant crime.

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A Honduran man, Angel Matias Castellanos-Orellana, has been detained by Kenner, Louisiana police, in connection with a series of violent crimes, including the assault and rape of a minor. The police were alerted on February 20 to the rape of a 14-year-old girl, allegedly committed by Castellanos-Orellana at knifepoint after they met on social media. The suspect, who was in the U.S. illegally, used multiple aliases, a practice reportedly common among undocumented immigrants. show more
February 29, 2024
Raheem J. Kassam
Immigration

Trump Says Notorious, Ultra-Violent ‘Tren de Aragua’ Gang in American Cities Thanks to Biden’s Open Border.

President Donald Trump has pointed out that the notorious Tren de Aragua gang from Venezuela is now operating in American cities, citing law enforcement officials in Miami and Chicago in a new opinion editorial for the Daily Mail. 

“Last year, 43 percent of all ICE arrests were aliens with criminal convictions or pending charges for some 33,000 assaults, 3,000 robberies, almost 7,000 burglaries, 7,500 weapons offenses, 4,300 sex crimes, 1,600 kidnappings, and 1,700 homicides,” Trump wrote on Thursday, adding: “In Chicago and Miami, police have confirmed the violent Venezuelan ‘Tren de Aragua’ gang is now operating in their cities.”

Tren de Aragua is an incredibly violent gang known for sex trafficking as well as mass murder and racketeering. Its influence also extends to sports, with Venezuelan journalist Ronna Rísquez explaining: “…their involvement in sports activities, more precisely in the deals of Venezuelan baseball players who sign for major league clubs in the United States. Investigations indicate that they are shadow partners in several training academies and that they charge a large percentage for each contract.”

Tren de Aragua is active across Venezuela, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Panama. It has around 2,500 known active members.

Ammon Blair, a former Border Patrol agent, said of the group: “They are specifically known for their violence and their extortion… Meaning if you don’t pay your tax, [they] first shoot your wrist. If you don’t pay it again, [they shoot] you in the ankle, if you mess up and don’t pay it again, you’re dead.” 

In his Daily Mail op-ed, Trump also explained: “In New York City, NYPD officers were recently mobbed and viciously beaten by a pack of migrant criminals. In Michigan, gangs of migrants are stalking suburban houses and plundering them for valuables. And in Georgia just last week, 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley was savagely attacked and murdered on the campus of the University of Georgia. An illegal alien migrant who was released into our country under Biden has been charged with her killing.”

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President Donald Trump has pointed out that the notorious Tren de Aragua gang from Venezuela is now operating in American cities, citing law enforcement officials in Miami and Chicago in a new opinion editorial for the Daily Mail.  show more
February 29, 2024
Lawfare

Fani Willis, Nathan Wade Referred to Georgia State Bar for Misconduct.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her ex-lover, Nathan Wade, have both been referred to the Georgia State Bar for ethics violations. The pair face two complaints lodged by the American Accountability Foundation (AAF), a government watchdog group.

The group alleges Wade lied under oath about his relationship with Willis and that Willis admitted to using campaign funds for personal use on the witness stand. The AAF requests the opening of disciplinary proceedings against the pair for violations of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct.

In her February 15, 2024 testimony, Willis detailed her use of cash without bank or transaction receipts and her reimbursement of Wade. The AAF argues this “admission” signifies a clear violation of Georgia Campaign Finance law. The group also alleges Willis willfully broke the law, depriving Georgia citizens of their right to exercise effective oversight.

The watchdog also accuses Wade of lying under oath during his divorce proceedings. He claimed he did not have sexual relations with anyone, including Willis, outside of his marriage. The AAF complaint states his answers were dishonest, fraudulent, deceitful, and misrepresented the truth. Willis and Wade have yet to comment in response to the allegations.

Last week, Willis was sued for illegally concealing records of communications with the White House regarding her RICO case against former President Donald Trump.

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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her ex-lover, Nathan Wade, have both been referred to the Georgia State Bar for ethics violations. The pair face two complaints lodged by the American Accountability Foundation (AAF), a government watchdog group. show more
February 29, 2024
Immigration

ICE Arrests Guatemalan Illegal Who Sexually Assaulted Kids.

A 34-year-old Guatemalan previously convicted of indecent assault and battery on a minor under 14 was arrested by the Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The man entered the U.S. illegally, and his removal is pending proceedings with a federal immigration judge. The Gloucester District Court released him despite ERO filing an immigration detainer and his convictions, which also include a separate assault and battery offense.

The Gloucester District Court previously disregarded the ERO immigration detainer, allowing the Guatemalan’s release. Known as a sexual offender, he was arrested without incident at the Essex County House of Corrections, where ERO Boston encountered him and issued another immigration detainer following the arrest.

ERO Boston Field Office Director Todd M. Lyons said the individual was a dire threat to Massachusetts residents

“Unlawfully present, convicted sex offenders should not be given the opportunity to re-offend. The victim of his crimes deserves better from our justice system,” Lyons stated. “The men and women of ERO Boston will continue to protect our communities from such threats.”

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A 34-year-old Guatemalan previously convicted of indecent assault and battery on a minor under 14 was arrested by the Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The man entered the U.S. illegally, and his removal is pending proceedings with a federal immigration judge. The Gloucester District Court released him despite ERO filing an immigration detainer and his convictions, which also include a separate assault and battery offense. show more
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February 29, 2024
News

Afghan ‘Refugee’ Who Snuck into UK in Truck Jailed for Attempted Murder of 16-Year-Old.

A young Afghan “refugee” named Atiqullah Oryakhail, who entered the UK illegally, has been sentenced to just 57 months in prison for the attempted murder of a 16-year-old over an unpaid £50 debt, Bournemouth Crown Court announced today. The 18-year-old assailant had fled the UK after the brutal attack, only to be detained months later while attempting to enter Austria from Italy, and subsequently returned to the UK for trial.

The court heard that Oryakhail stabbed the victim in the back and slashed his arm for failing to repay the loan, intended as a wedding gift. The assault, which resulted in significant blood loss, took place in Boscombe, Dorset, and was captured on CCTV.

Oryakhail had been granted asylum in the UK after being smuggled in from Afghanistan and had met the victim and his older brother while studying at Bournemouth and Poole College in Dorset. Oryakhail will serve time in a young offenders’ institution, while decisions surrounding his potential deportation will fall under the jurisdiction of the Home Office.

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A young Afghan "refugee" named Atiqullah Oryakhail, who entered the UK illegally, has been sentenced to just 57 months in prison for the attempted murder of a 16-year-old over an unpaid £50 debt, Bournemouth Crown Court announced today. The 18-year-old assailant had fled the UK after the brutal attack, only to be detained months later while attempting to enter Austria from Italy, and subsequently returned to the UK for trial. show more
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February 28, 2024
Media

Bannon Threatens Fox, Implies Murdoch Purchased Network Illegally.

Stephen K. Bannon blasted Rupert Murdoch and his Fox empire, stating they “are foreigners and they’re not good foreigners. They’re bad people,” during a recent episode of his War Room television show. Bannon accused Murdoch of flouting immigration rules to acquire the network.

“I believe we could show that in the next Trump administration, he gundecked his citizenship in the middle of trying to buy Fox Broadcasting. Because guess what? You’re supposed to be an American citizen. Well, they took care of that so he could buy it. It was completely illegal, completely bought foreign.”

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Bannon also remarked: “They are neo-liberal neocons. They fully support the concentration of wealth in this nation. They are foreign. It’s a foreign billionaire family that do not, does not have the best interests of the United States in mind, except as a market where they happen to own media assets, including a television network, I believe, illegally.”

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Stephen K. Bannon blasted Rupert Murdoch and his Fox empire, stating they “are foreigners and they’re not good foreigners. They’re bad people,” during a recent episode of his War Room television show. Bannon accused Murdoch of flouting immigration rules to acquire the network. show more
February 28, 2024
News

SCOTUS Considers Bump Stock Ban Challenge.

The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments related to the federal ban on bump stocks, devices that can enable semi-automatic rifles to be fired at a more rapid pace. This federal ban was instituted under former President Donald Trump’s administration by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Owners of such devices were instructed to either destroy them or surrender them to an ATF office. The ban was part of a review of these devices initiated after a mass shooting in Las Vegas in 2017. The main contention of the challenge is whether the ATF overstepped its authority in 2018 when it reclassified bump stocks as “machine guns” under the National Firearms Act.

Several conservative Supreme Court justices have expressed concern about the federal ban on the devices. Justice Brett Kavanaugh expressed apprehension about individuals being subject to prosecution under a ban they may not be aware of. Justice Amy Coney Barrett questioned whether Congress would more appropriately address the issue. This joins a broader theme of the court’s conservative justices aiming to limit the power of federal agencies in recent years. However, the court’s three liberal justices focused on the comparison between rifles equipped with bump stocks and machine guns in terms of potential misuse.

Justice Elena Kagan pointed out the importance of interpreting laws in a common-sensical way when they aren’t explicitly clear. She mentioned this in the context of the statute that bans machine guns, saying it “comprehends” a weapon that “fires a multitude of shots with a single human action.” Meanwhile, Justice Kavanaugh raised issues about individuals potentially being prosecuted under the ban without even being aware of its existence.

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The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments related to the federal ban on bump stocks, devices that can enable semi-automatic rifles to be fired at a more rapid pace. This federal ban was instituted under former President Donald Trump’s administration by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Owners of such devices were instructed to either destroy them or surrender them to an ATF office. The ban was part of a review of these devices initiated after a mass shooting in Las Vegas in 2017. The main contention of the challenge is whether the ATF overstepped its authority in 2018 when it reclassified bump stocks as “machine guns” under the National Firearms Act. show more
February 28, 2024
Immigration

CA Plots Homeownership Pathway for Illegals.

A bill introduced by California Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) could offer illegal immigrants a chance to own a home. Assembly Bill 1840 seeks to clarify the eligibility requirements of a state loan program, notably the California Dream for All Shared Appreciation Loans program, launched in 2021 to help first-time home buyers.

The loan program provides first-time home buyers with a loan worth up to 20 percent of the purchase price of a home or condominium and doesn’t require monthly payments or accrue interest. Instead, it entitles the lender to 20 percent of the increase in the home’s value when the property is sold or the mortgage is refinanced. Arambula asserts that the legislation didn’t specify eligibility criteria concerning immigration status, which could have excluded illegals.

If Assembly Bill 1840 is approved, it would expand the definition of a “first-time home buyer” to encompass illegal immigrants.

Arambula said, “The social and economic benefits of homeownership should be available to everyone.” The 2021 program reached its application limit in just 11 days, prompting a shift from a first-come, first-served system to a lottery for 2022. The program has also adjusted its income eligibility, limiting applicants to 120 percent of a county’s median income, down from the previous 150 percent.

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A bill introduced by California Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) could offer illegal immigrants a chance to own a home. Assembly Bill 1840 seeks to clarify the eligibility requirements of a state loan program, notably the California Dream for All Shared Appreciation Loans program, launched in 2021 to help first-time home buyers. show more
February 28, 2024
William Upton
Data
Immigration

DATA: Majority Support Military-Led Deportation of Illegals.

A majority of Americans support the use of United States military troops to arrest and deport illegal immigrants in the country. The survey conducted by YouGov found that 56 percent of Americans believe using soldiers to enforce U.S. immigration laws is necessary. Just 31 percent of Americans opposed.

Democrats, liberals, and voters who indicated they had voted for Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election were the only demographic outright opposed to using U.S. troops to enforce immigration laws. Nearly 60 percent of Biden voters oppose the military enforcing deportation, while 32 percent support it.

Among Independent voters, 52 percent say the military should be used to arrest and deport illegal immigrants, while just 29 percent oppose it. A plurality of voters between the ages of 18 and 29 support the use of the military for immigration enforcement, with 49 percent in support and 39 percent opposed.

White voters overwhelmingly said they supported military action, with 60 percent in support and just 29 percent opposed. Black voters indicated a plurality of support, breaking 48 to 29 in support versus opposition. The data also found that the border invasion is continuing to push some Hispanic voters away from Democrats. YouGov found that 45 percent of Hispanics support the use of the U.S. military to secure the border, while 43 percent oppose it.

The National Pulse has previously reported that two-thirds of Americans believe the term “invasion” is accurate to describe the border crisis that has unfolded under the Biden government. Additionally, polling has shown that a majority of Americans now support the construction of a border wall.

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A majority of Americans support the use of United States military troops to arrest and deport illegal immigrants in the country. The survey conducted by YouGov found that 56 percent of Americans believe using soldiers to enforce U.S. immigration laws is necessary. Just 31 percent of Americans opposed. show more

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February 28, 2024
Crime

REPORT: Biden Genetically Predisposed To Getting Away With It.

George Washington University Law School faculty member Jonathan Turley has alleged in an opinion piece for The Hill that criminality from Biden and his family may be a trait inherited through generations.

Turley linked this trait to a relative of Biden, Moses Robinette, a government contractor during the Civil War, who was sentenced to two years of hard labor for attempted murder. According to Turley, Robinette was eventually pardoned through the influence of friends and political allies, arguing to then-President Lincoln that he was opposing traitors.

From Turley:

“Robinette was found guilty at trial, severely cut an unarmed man, but was freed with the help of a U.S. senator with a plea that he was a loyal political ally.

“Whatever the true merits, it showed the importance of having friends in high places. Or, as the president once put it more bluntly, “No one f**ks with a Biden.” It is family scripture that runs from Moses to James to Joseph.

“One hundred sixty years later, Moses’s great-great-grandson was found by a special counsel to have willfully retained classified material, mishandled that material for decades, and to have probably shown the classified material to a ghostwriter who lacked clearance. He was spared any criminal charge in part because he would make a sympathetic defendant due to his diminished mental faculties.”

Despite Republican prompts for proceedings, President Biden faces a shrinking impeachment threat concerning allegations of corruption and bribery. His son, Hunter Biden, has been called to testify in the impeachment inquiry, however, both parties deny allegations of misconduct.

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George Washington University Law School faculty member Jonathan Turley has alleged in an opinion piece for The Hill that criminality from Biden and his family may be a trait inherited through generations. show more