Massachusetts GOP slams liberal leaders after illegal immigrants accused of child rape
The Massachusetts GOP (MassGOP) has come out swinging against Democrats Gov. Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrests of three illegal immigrants on child rape charges. The arrests have reignited the debate over immigration enforcement in the state, with Healey and Wu vowing not to cooperate with President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration efforts.
Healey and Wu have been vocal in their opposition to Trump’s campaign promise of mass deportations of illegal immigrants once he returns to the Oval Office in January. However, their stance has come under fire after ICE announced the arrests of two illegal immigrants charged with forcibly raping children in Massachusetts and the arrest of a third individual who was convicted of raping a child in Brazil before fleeing to the U.S.
In response to the arrests, MassGOP Chair Amy Carnevale called the positions taken by Healey and Wu “appalling and disgusting” and accused them of prioritizing the appeasement of the most radical elements of their political base over the safety of residents. Carnevale highlighted the dangers of allowing criminals charged with serious crimes to roam free due to the refusal of local authorities to work with ICE.
The three suspects arrested by ICE were identified as Mynor Stiven De Paz-Munoz of Guatemala, Billy Erney Buitrago-Bustos of Colombia, and Alexandre Romao De Oliveira of Brazil. De Paz-Munoz was arrested for rape of a child by force, rape of a child, and indecent assault and battery, while Buitrago-Bustos failed to leave under the terms of his visa, and Romao De Oliveira is a foreign fugitive convicted of raping a child in Brazil.
Despite ICE lodging detainers with local police departments, the suspects were released on bail or posted bail and were only taken into custody after further legal proceedings. MassGOP spokesperson Logan Trupiano highlighted the need for legislation to close loopholes that have facilitated the release of illegal immigrants accused of crimes on bail rather than honoring federal immigration detainers.
The issue of immigration enforcement has become a hot-button topic in Massachusetts, with House Republicans pressing Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra for answers regarding the thousands of unaccounted migrant children and the vetting process that allowed minors to be sent to gang members and strip clubs.
Overall, the arrests of the three illegal immigrants on child rape charges have reignited the debate over immigration enforcement in Massachusetts, with the MassGOP calling for a shift towards prioritizing public safety and cooperation with federal authorities. The issue is likely to remain a contentious one as the state grapples with the balance between immigration policies and public safety concerns.
