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Fahey calls out ‘performative’ protest outside New Jersey ICE facility
Live from the Newark ICE facility, Fox News’ Alexis McAdams captures the intensity of ongoing protests. The demonstrations, fueled by demands from New Jersey lawmakers and activists for the facility’s closure, have reached a fever pitch. Contrasting the protestors’ claims, former Acting ICE Director Jonathan Fahey cites Department of Homeland Security (DHS) data. He emphasizes the presence of numerous criminal illegal migrants in custody, some facing serious charges such as homicide and sex offenses, and criticizes Democrats for allegedly shielding these individuals.
Recently, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security made headlines by announcing the arrests of several illegal immigrants in New Jersey. Among the detained are individuals previously convicted of serious offenses, including manslaughter, sex crimes, and weapons charges.
These arrests have coincided with heightened tensions outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey. The protests have grown increasingly volatile as demonstrators voice concerns over the living conditions of illegal migrants within the facility.
Lauren Bis, acting assistant secretary of DHS, defended ICE’s actions amidst the controversy. “Despite the misleading narratives from sanctuary politicians and leftist agitators about Delaney Hall, the dedicated personnel of ICE continue their vital work of removing criminal illegal aliens from New Jersey,” she stated to the media. Bis highlighted that ICE has successfully deported dangerous individuals with criminal backgrounds, including those involved in voluntary manslaughter, sexual assault, burglary, fraud, and aggravated assault.
The situation escalated as federal immigration officers faced off against protesters outside Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, on Thursday. The scene, captured by Mostafa Bassim from Anadolu, underscores the deep divisions and high stakes at play in the ongoing immigration debate.
“These sanctuary politicians need to stop peddling false smears about ICE detention facilities and start thanking ICE law enforcement officers for getting these thugs off New Jersey streets,” Bis continued. “We will not let violent rioters slow us down from making America safe again.”
Some of the “worst of the worst” arrested in New Jersey last week, according to DHS, include:
Marcos Delacruz, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, was arrested by ICE on May 29. (DHS)
Marcos Delacruz
Marcos Delacruz, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, was arrested by ICE on Friday.
His criminal history includes convictions for sex assault and fraud, as well as an arrest for assault.
Success Bounte, an illegal immigrant from Ghana, was arrested by ICE on May 28. (DHS)
Success Bounte
Success Bounte, an illegal immigrant from Ghana, was arrested by ICE on Thursday.
His criminal history includes convictions for robbery, burglary, identity theft and fraud — illegal use of credit cards.
Jose Manuel Rivera-Mes, an illegal immigrant from Guatemala, was arrested by ICE on May 28. (DHS)
Jose Manuel Rivera-Mes
Jose Manuel Rivera-Mes, an illegal immigrant from Guatemala, was arrested by ICE on Thursday.
His criminal history includes a conviction for voluntary manslaughter and arrests for weapon offense and possession of weapon.
Ismael Antonio Moreno-Javier, an illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic, was arrested by ICE on May 28. (DHS)
Ismael Antonio Moreno-Javier
Ismael Antonio Moreno-Javier, an illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic, was arrested by ICE on Thursday.
He has previously been arrested for charges including terroristic threats, assault, child neglect and fraud.
Carlos Javier Llano-Batista, an illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic, was arrested by ICE on May 28. (DHS)
Carlos Javier Llano-Batista
Carlos Javier Llano-Batista, an illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic, was arrested by ICE on Thursday.
He has previously been arrested for charges including fraud, larceny, burglary and robbery.
Esteban Pastor Montes Navarro, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, was arrested by ICE on May 25. (DHS)
Esteban Pastor Montes Navarro
Esteban Pastor Montes Navarro, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, was arrested by ICE on May 25.
His criminal history includes convictions for simple assault and possession of weapon.
Cesar Augusto Diaz Poveda, an illegal immigrant from Ecuador, was arrested by ICE on May 27. (DHS)
Cesar Augusto Diaz Poveda
Cesar Augusto Diaz Poveda, an illegal immigrant from Ecuador, was arrested by ICE on Wednesday.
He has previously been arrested for charges including assault and obstructing police.
Pabline Patricia Da Silva, an illegal immigrant from Brazil, was arrested by ICE on May 30. (DHS)
Pabline Patricia Da Silva
Pabline Patricia Da Silva, an illegal immigrant from Brazil, was arrested by ICE on Saturday.
She has previously been arrested for charges including for burglary, larceny and damage property.
David Benitez, an illegal immigrant from Honduras, was arrested by ICE on May 26. (DHS)
David Benitez
David Benitez, an illegal immigrant from Honduras, was arrested by ICE on May 26.
His criminal history includes convictions for simple assault, obstructing police and public order crimes, as well as arrests for simple assault, possession of weapon and contempt of court.
Jacinta Contreras Reyes, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, was arrested by ICE on May 29. (DHS)
Jacinta Contreras Reyes
Jacinta Contreras Reyes, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, was arrested by ICE on Friday.
She has previously been arrested for charges including domestic violence, strongarm aggravated assault, possession of weapon, carrying prohibited weapon and property damage.
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