Robert Almonte, former U.S. marshal for the Western District of Texas, told Newsmax Friday that by refusing to work with federal immigration authorities, the mayors and governors of sanctuary cities and states are essentially condoning the rape and murder of U.S. citizens.
“I just don’t get it,” Almonte said on Newsmax’s “National Report.” “These mayors and governors from sanctuary cities [who] are refusing to cooperate with federal authorities, specifically ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement], basically what they’re doing is by not participating with ICE is they’re saying it’s okay to release these dangerous criminals that are here illegally. Let them out on the streets so they can go out and rape and kill people. That’s basically what they’re saying.”
Almonte pointed to the 2024 presidential election result as proof that the American people support the removal of illegal immigrants from their communities.
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