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Binghamton, NY – In a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul, U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) formally requested the deportation of all illegal immigrants with criminal histories from New York State and called for the repeal of the state’s sanctuary designation. This request follows the arrest of Gianfranco Torres-Navarro in Endicott, a Peruvian gang leader wanted for 23 murders who was released at the southern border due to current federal border policies.

Rep. Molinaro stated, “A serial killer and gang leader from Peru was in the country illegally and allowed to roam our community for months, with the potential for taking even more lives.” He added that this incident comes shortly after several violent crimes allegedly committed by illegal immigrants in different regions of New York.

“One instance of harm done to a New Yorker by an illegal immigrant should be enough for Governor Hochul to take action. Yet, nothing has been done,” continued Rep. Molinaro. He urged Governor Hochul to repeal Executive Order 170, which designates New York as a sanctuary state and restricts law enforcement cooperation with federal Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) agents. Additionally, he called on her to direct state and local law enforcement agencies to notify ICE about all illegal immigrants with criminal records currently residing in the state.

The full text of Rep. Molinaro's letter is as follows:

Dear Governor Hochul,

On August 14, a gang leader who entered the country illegally from our southern border and is wanted for murdering 23 people was arrested in Endicott, New York. The fact that someone this dangerous was able to enter our country in the first place is incredibly concerning and cause for action by President Biden to finally close our southern border with executive action.

It is even more concerning that this dangerous individual was roaming around communities in Broome County for months on end, with the potential for taking even more lives. This news comes shortly after a 15-year-old girl was raped by an illegal immigrant in the Capital Region, a 21-year-old was suffocated to death in Central New York, and a young woman was sexually assaulted and strangled by an illegal immigrant in the Catskills. One instance of harm done to a New Yorker by an illegal immigrant should be enough for you to take action.

Therefore, I call on you to take the following actions to finally work to make our communities safe:

Rescind NY Executive Order 170 which designates New York as a sanctuary state and prevents law enforcement from cooperating with federal Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) agents.

Immediately direct state and local law enforcement to notify ICE of all illegal immigrants with a criminal record currently in the state so they can swiftly be deported from the state to ensure the safety of New Yorkers and prevent any additional heinous crimes from taking place.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I request a response with the actions you have taken no later than August 29, 2024.