A new report has revealed that approximately one in 10 inmates in Harris County Jail in Houston, Texas, are illegal migrants with detainers filed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to the records, more than 1,100 inmates out of the nearly 9,500 held in the jail are flagged for deportation by federal immigration authorities.
These detainees are not just facing minor charges; nearly half are accused of violent crimes. Among the offenses are over 170 cases of sexual assault, with many incidents involving victims under the age of 14. Additionally, there are 75 inmates charged with murder, including 22 facing charges of capital murder.
The case of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungarayu, allegedly murdered by two Venezuelan migrants, has drawn particular attention. Her mother has criticized the Biden-Harris administration’s border policies, blaming them for her daughter’s tragic death.
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Open records request reveals that every 1 in 9 inmates at Harris County Jail, Texas are illegal migrants that have committed violent crimes
– Murder Cases
– Capital Murder Cases
– Multiple Killing Children pic.twitter.com/04eDjkCPi4— Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) October 29, 2024
Families of victims have expressed deep frustration. Victoria Garcia, whose son was reportedly killed by a migrant during a road rage incident, shared her anger and grief. “I didn’t ask for this. Ricardo didn’t ask to be killed,” Garcia said, calling for greater accountability on border security.
Local officials have responded to these findings with concern. Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey remarked that the number of criminal migrants in Texas jails is “no surprise” and emphasized the need to prioritize public safety. Ramsey urged elected leaders to make crime reduction and border enforcement top priorities.
As debate continues around border policy and criminal justice, these records are fueling calls for action to address the intersection of immigration and public safety in Texas. With an increasing number of illegal migrants facing violent crime charges, the impact of federal policies on local communities remains in the spotlight.
