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Noem Blames NYC Sanctuary City Policy for Border Patrol Officer Shooting

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, JUL 21 – The suspect had a criminal record and was released under Biden administration catch-and-release policies despite active warrants, sparking criticism of sanctuary city and bail reform laws.

  • On July 19 at approximately 11:51 PM ET, an off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer was shot in the face and arm in Fort Washington Park under the George Washington Bridge, as reported by the Department of Homeland Security.
  • Amid Biden-era immigration policies, Mora Nunez was released into the U.S. interior due to catch-and-release rules, DHS reported.
  • Amid an exchange of gunfire, the agent wounded one suspect and both suspects were later arrested.
  • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said `This didn’t have to happen`, while Mayor Eric Adams blamed bail reform laws for repeat offenders.
  • Amid rising assaults on ICE agents, Noem pledged additional Border Patrol agents, officers, and equipment in New York City, and DHS reported an 830% rise in assaults on ICE agents.
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DHS officials blame 'sanctuary' city policies for shooting of ICE agent

(The Center Square) – A weekend attack on an off-duty New York Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent would never have happened if not for the Biden administration’s harmful border policies and local policies protecting illegal aliens, said Department of Homeland…

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