California plans to release illegal immigrant convicted of killing two teens

In California, on July 19, 2025, Oscar Eduardo Ortega-Anguiano, who had been convicted of two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter for the deaths of teenagers Anya Varfolomeev and Nicholay Osokin, is scheduled to be released from prison six years early. The crash, a high-speed incident that killed the victims, took place in November 2021 when Ortega-Anguiano was driving intoxicated and at nearly 100 mph. He was sentenced to ten years in prison but is set to only serve 3.5 years, leading to significant outrage from the victims' families and others concerned about public safety. They have expressed deep dissatisfaction and fear over the early release, specifically noting Ortega-Anguiano's history of re-entry into the U.S. after being deported, which adds to their anxiety regarding his potential return to America if deported again after his release. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is expected to comply with an ICE detainer, ensuring that Ortega-Anguiano will be taken into federal custody upon his release. Officials from the Trump administration have intervened, stating the intention to prosecute him on federal charges to keep him incarcerated longer, claiming they will not stand for illegal immigrant crime. Beyond this single case, immigration authorities have raised concerns about broader issues within the immigration system that allow individuals with serious criminal histories to evade severe consequences. The families affected by Ortega-Anguiano's actions continue to advocate for justice and voice their fear that he may re-enter the country illegally again, emphasizing issues related to public safety and the efficacy of deportation measures.