A former New Mexico judge and his wife were arrested for hiding an illegal immigrant linked to a violent Venezuelan gang in their home. ICE agents raided Joel Cano’s property after tipsters reported criminal activity, uncovering firearms and shelter for gang affiliates. This shocking case exposes how even trusted officials endanger Americans by aiding foreign criminals.
The Canos hired Cristhian Ortega-Lopez for home repairs before letting him live in their guesthouse. Federal documents show they ignored warnings about his gang ties. While ordinary families suffer from border chaos, elites like this judge shielded violent criminals instead of protecting citizens.
Tren de Aragua gang members bring drugs, violence, and chaos across our borders. These thugs exploit weak immigration policies to infiltrate communities. President Trump’s administration has arrested over 600 gang members, but Biden’s open borders let this poison spread unchecked.
Judge Cano resigned only after ICE caught him, claiming ignorance about the gang ties. His resignation letter reeks of cowardice—a disgrace to the robe he once wore. Real leaders take responsibility, not hide behind excuses while harboring threats to public safety.
ICE agents seized four guns during the raid, proving how easily gangs arm themselves here. Every weapon in criminal hands is a potential tragedy waiting to happen. Meanwhile, Democrats push gun control laws that punish law-abiding Americans instead of stopping illegal arms trafficking.
This isn’t isolated. A Wisconsin judge recently hid an illegal immigrant in her courtroom to block ICE. Activist judges put open-border ideology above public safety. It’s time to clean house in our courts and restore law and order.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem declared, “If you’re here illegally and break the law, we’ll lock you up.” Strong leadership works. Under Trump, ICE removed 150,000 criminal aliens. Biden’s failures turned our streets into battlegrounds.
The Cano case proves the rot goes deep. When those sworn to uphold justice side with criminals, hardworking Americans lose faith. We need leaders who defend our borders, back law enforcement, and put America first—not coddle foreign gang members.
