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NYC Officials Refuse ICE Hold for Illegal Immigrant Accused in Arson that Killed 4 and Injured 7: DHS

  • Roman Amatitla, a 38-year-old Mexican national, faces eight counts of second-degree murder and first-degree arson for setting a fire in a Queens apartment building that killed four people and injured seven.
  • Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz described Amatitla's actions as an act of mass murder, stating he ignited the fire and watched victims burn or jump from windows while drinking beer.
  • The New York City Department of Corrections refused U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's request to hold Amatitla due to the city's sanctuary policies, potentially allowing his release.
  • Department of Homeland Security officials criticized policies by New York City and the state leadership for shielding criminal illegal immigrants, which they say led to thousands of alleged criminals being released, including Amatitla.
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