A man carrying weapons was detained by U.S. Capitol Police and handed over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after it was discovered that he was an illegal alien who had previously been detained and released.
The man, a Venezuelan national, had entered the country illegally and had been previously released by the U.S.
Border Patrol due to lack of detention space.
The incident highlights concerns about border security and the lengthy legal processes for immigrants, with implications for both citizens and immigrants.
“Jose Leonardo Marquez-Marquez posed a significant threat to people in and around the U.S. Capitol,” ERO Washington, D.C., acting Field Office Director Patrick Divver stated.
“Thanks to our law enforcement partners at the U.S. Capitol Police, this threat was mitigated quickly. Fortunately, Marquez is currently in ERO custody and will face removal proceedings.”
“This is another example of the vigilance and strong intuition of our USCP officers,” U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger said. “I am proud of our cops who routinely work to keep everyone around the U.S Capitol safe.”
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