Federal Agents Recapture Violent Migrant Released by New York Sanctuary County

The DOJ criticizes Tompkins County for releasing a convicted assailant despite a federal arrest warrant, marking a test of Trump's crackdown on sanctuary policies.

• Jesus Romero-Hernandez, a 27-year-old Mexican national, was released by the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office despite a federal arrest warrant for illegal reentry into the U.S.
• Romero-Hernandez had pleaded guilty to third-degree assault charges and was sentenced to time served before being released by local authorities.
• Federal agents apprehended Romero-Hernandez after his release, with the DOJ emphasizing the risks taken during his recapture.
• The DOJ has launched an investigation into the sheriff's office's decision, citing potential obstruction of federal immigration enforcement.
• This incident highlights the Trump administration's renewed focus on challenging sanctuary city policies and enforcing federal immigration laws.

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