Illegal migrants attack NYPD officers in Times Square, January incident

In January, a violent incident occurred in Times Square where four illegal migrants attacked two NYPD officers. An interim congressional report revealed that these individuals had previously been apprehended by federal law enforcement but were released without deportation. One of the attackers, linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, had been ordered deported a year prior but managed to re-enter the U.S. illegally. Another suspect had attempted to flee to Canada after crossing the southern border and was also released. The report highlighted a concerning trend of inadequate vetting processes for migrants, resulting in approximately 617,000 criminal migrants currently in the U.S. The attackers, who entered the country during the Biden-Harris administration, faced charges of assaulting police officers and obstructing justice. The report criticized the administration's immigration policies, suggesting they have led to increased violence against law enforcement. Additionally, the report pointed out the leniency of the Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg, who accepted plea deals for the attackers while simultaneously prosecuting former President Donald Trump. This juxtaposition raised questions about the priorities of the legal system in New York City. The findings of the report underscore the real-world consequences of current immigration policies, emphasizing the need for a more robust vetting process to prevent individuals with criminal backgrounds from entering the country and posing a threat to public safety.