The White House has criticized Prince George’s County in Maryland after a Guatemalan man, Rene Pop-Chub, was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of his brother. Pop-Chub was released by the County Department of Corrections and taken into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody due to his illegal immigration status. The White House accused the county of releasing him despite an ICE detainer request, citing it as an example of sanctuary policies endangering American lives. Pop-Chub had crossed the U.S. border illegally multiple times since 2013 and is facing charges for murder, second-degree assault, and reckless endangerment.
ICE Baltimore Acting Field Office Director Nikita Baker emphasized the importance of cooperation between federal and local entities in ensuring public safety. The statement from ICE contradicted Prince George’s County’s policy limiting cooperation with ICE, which only allows cooperation in cases involving individuals tied to gangs or violence. In response, Acting County Executive Tara Jackson defended the county’s actions, stating that ICE was involved in the process of releasing Pop-Chub. This incident sheds light on the ongoing debate surrounding sanctuary policies and the collaboration between local and federal authorities in addressing immigration issues.
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