In a jaw-dropping revelation that would make any law-abiding citizen shake their head, two men, in the country illegally, were apprehended and now face a slew of serious charges. This includes attempted murder, after an ill-fated attempt to rob an off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer went wrong. One might wonder how such individuals, with records longer than a CVS receipt, manage to stay within our borders without facing the consequences of their actions. This question seemingly has only one answer: the baffling reality of the current immigration system.
Last month, in what one might think was a scene from an action movie, an off-duty officer found himself in a precarious position. The officer was enjoying a day in the park when this duo attempted to rob him. The officer, showcasing his training and courage, fired back, an action that Mayor Eric Adams believes thwarted further robberies that day. Thank heavens for small mercies, right?
What bewildered citizens more than the brazenness of this crime was learning about the sordid past of the suspects involved. Both men had notched up several arrests. These aren’t minor parking infractions; we’re talking serious charges like second-degree assault and armed robbery with firearms. Yet, time and again, they were set free. It’s almost as if the justice system is playing an inadvertent game of catch-and-release with dangerous criminals.
The public is now left wondering why deportation orders and ICE retainers collect more dust than actions. Understandably, folks were baffled when they heard of the long road the officer would face toward recovery. A long road that could have been avoided had the law been executed properly. This lapsing law enforcement system seems to be waging a war on common sense.
The local District Attorney’s office is now picking up the pieces, proudly assuring the community that law and order will prevail. Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg wants everyone to know that anyone so bold as to engage in such violent acts will be met with the long arm of justice. While this proclamation is promising, one can’t help but view it with a hint of skepticism, given the recent history that landed everyone here in the first place. Who knew preventing crime had a set of simple instructions: arrest, charge, deport? But it appears our leaders might need a refresher on this particular recipe.
