Three ICE deportation officers endured a violent attack, including a testicular assault, while attempting to arrest a Nicaraguan illegal immigrant who was already ordered deported but remained in the community.
Key Takeaways
- Francisco De-Jesus Morales, a Nicaraguan illegal immigrant, violently resisted arrest by ICE officers, severely injuring three agents including one whose testicles were forcibly grabbed and twisted.
- Morales had already been ordered deported on March 3 but failed to attend his hearing and instead remained in the community under ICE supervision.
- The confrontation ended only when Morales released his grip after an officer employed the same tactic against him.
- This incident is part of a troubling pattern where ICE officers face increasing resistance during arrests, including instances where local residents and even elected officials interfere with federal immigration enforcement.
- While left-leaning officials oppose immigration enforcement, ICE continues to pursue its mission of removing dangerous illegal aliens, including convicted criminals like Jose Antonio Garcia who had illegally entered the U.S. seven times.
Violent Resistance During ICE Arrest Operation
A routine ICE arrest operation in San Jose, California escalated into a violent confrontation when Nicaraguan illegal immigrant Francisco De-Jesus Morales violently resisted federal agents attempting to take him into custody. The harrowing incident left three ICE deportation officers injured, with one suffering a particularly brutal attack. Morales, who had been ordered deported on March 3 but failed to attend his hearing, remained in the community under ICE supervision until agents attempted to apprehend him by asking him to return a tracking phone.
As officers attempted to place Morales under arrest, the situation quickly deteriorated. According to federal court documents, Morales violently resisted, grabbing and twisting an officer’s testicles during the struggle. The confrontation was so severe that one officer could be heard yelling for Morales to release his grip. The altercation only ended when another agent used the same painful tactic against Morales, forcing him to release his hold. This disturbing incident highlights the dangerous conditions ICE officers face while attempting to enforce immigration laws.
Growing Opposition to Immigration Enforcement
The dangers faced by ICE agents aren’t limited to physical confrontations with those being arrested. Increasingly, officers must contend with organized community resistance, sometimes encouraged by local officials. In Worcester, Massachusetts, ICE agents attempting to detain a Brazilian mother, Rosane Ferreira-De Oliveira, were surrounded by local residents, including Worcester City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj. The confrontation led to the arrest of two people, including a Worcester School Committee candidate, “who allegedly assaulted officers and interfered,” according to federal operation.
“As an elected official, it is my obligation to stand up for my constituents. The way immigrants in Worcester and across the Commonwealth are being targeted and terrorized by this federal administration for deportation is absolutely unconstitutional,” said Worcester City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj.
This incident reveals the growing trend of sanctuary cities and progressive officials actively undermining federal immigration enforcement. Worcester City Manager Eric Batista openly acknowledged that the city does not assist with ICE detainments and doesn’t target individuals based on immigration status. Meanwhile, Mayor Joseph Petty expressed outrage at the family separation, completely disregarding the legal authority of federal agents to enforce immigration law. This political interference directly contributes to the dangerous conditions ICE officers must navigate when performing their lawful duties.
Removing Criminal Threats from American Communities
Despite facing physical danger and political obstruction, ICE continues its critical mission of removing dangerous illegal aliens from American communities. In March, agents successfully arrested and deported Jose Antonio Garcia, a 51-year-old illegal alien who had been convicted of attempted murder. Garcia had illegally entered the United States at least seven times before his conviction and was finally removed after serving his prison sentence, demonstrating the persistent threat posed by criminal illegal aliens who repeatedly violate our borders and laws.
“Garcia, a convicted aggravated felon without legal status in the United States, has been deported to his home country,” said ICE Field Office Director Joseph Freden. “I commend our officers for their dedication to enhancing community safety by addressing threats to public safety and national security.”
ICE operations across the country continue to identify and remove illegal immigrants who pose threats to public safety. Recent operations have resulted in hundreds of arrests in major cities, including 422 illegal immigrants detained in a Houston operation alone. These enforcement actions are essential to maintaining the rule of law and protecting American communities from individuals who have no legal right to be in the country and who often, as in the cases of Morales and Garcia, demonstrate violent tendencies that endanger citizens and law enforcement alike.
