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Haitian Immigrant Charged with Rape Released in Boston Despite ICE Detainer

Pierre Lucard Emile, initially arrested in September 2023, was released due to Boston's 'sanctuary' policies, highlighting ongoing issues with such jurisdictions.

Overview

  • A Haitian illegal immigrant, identified as Pierre Lucard Emile, was charged with raping a developmentally disabled person in Boston.
  • Despite an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) request to transfer Emile into its custody, he was released back into the community by the criminal court.
  • Emile was initially arrested in September 2023, but was released with an electronic monitoring device in November 2023 due to Boston's 'sanctuary' policies.
  • ICE re-arrested Emile on January 9, 2024, and plans to seek his deportation after the adjudication of his criminal charges.
  • This case highlights the ongoing issue of 'sanctuary' jurisdictions releasing illegal immigrants with criminal charges back into the community, despite ICE detainer requests.