Despite ICE's appeals, a Haitian illegal immigrant accused of rape was released back onto the streets of Boston.

An undocumented Haitian man accused of sexually assaulting a disabled individual in Boston was released by authorities despite ICE's request to take him into custody.

Despite our request for an immigration detainer, this person was released back into society by the criminal court, according to ICE.

Pierre Lucard Emile, an illegal immigrant, arrived at a port of entry in Brownsville, Texas, in December 2022 and was released with a notice to appear after being deemed inadmissible, according to ICE sources.

In September, he was arrested for rape and indecent assault and battery on a developmentally disabled person. ICE promptly filed a detainer, requesting that an undocumented individual be held until ICE could take them into custody and initiate deportation proceedings.

Boston, a "sanctuary" jurisdiction, typically does not comply with ICE detainer requests and restricts cooperation with federal immigration officials. As a result, ICE's detainer was disregarded, and he was released with an electronic monitoring device in November.

The agency has announced that after adjudicating his criminal charges, its Enforcement and Removal Operations will seek to deport him.

"ERO Boston Field Office Director Todd Lyons stated that the men and women of ERO Boston continue to protect the community from those who pose a real public safety threat to our communities. He emphasized that they remain strongly committed to protecting residents in communities by apprehending those who are not lawfully present in this country and pose a threat to public safety. This, he said, remains the central piece of their mission."

An illegal Honduran alien with a criminal record for rape, kidnapping, and assault was released back onto the streets in Virginia due to sanctuary policies, as reported by Fox in November.

In June 2021, an illegal immigrant entered the U.S. and was arrested by Border Patrol in Texas. Despite being arrested, the individual was released into the country with a Notice to Appear.

In December, over 302,000 migrant encounters occurred, and DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas stated that over 85% of migrants are being released. Nevertheless, officials have emphasized that a comprehensive vetting process is in place for those encountered at the border.