ICE criticized the Prince Georges County Department of Corrections in Maryland for releasing Rene Pop-Chub, an illegal immigrant accused of murder, despite an immigration detainer. Pop-Chub, a Guatemalan national, was arrested by ICE after being released back into the community. ICE Baltimore Acting Field Office Director Nikita Baker stated that when jurisdictions refuse to honor immigration detainers, they put their communities at risk. Pop-Chub, who had been deported twice previously, was taken back into custody by ICE and will now face justice. Following his arrest, Pop-Chub was transferred to the U.S. Marshals Service’s custody. The PGCDC failed to honor ICE’s immigration detainer and released Pop-Chub, prompting criticism from ICE. The District Court for Prince George’s County had forwarded Pop-Chub’s case for various charges including murder and assault.ICE’s actions ensure that Pop-Chub, who posed a threat to public safety, will no longer be a danger in Maryland.ICE criticized the Prince Georges County Department of Corrections in Maryland for releasing Rene Pop-Chub, an illegal immigrant accused of murder, despite an immigration detainer. Pop-Chub, a Guatemalan national, was arrested by ICE after being released back into the community. ICE Baltimore Acting Field Office Director Nikita Baker stated that when jurisdictions refuse to honor immigration detainers, they put their communities at risk. Pop-Chub, who had been deported twice previously, was taken back into custody by ICE and will now face justice. Following his arrest, Pop-Chub was transferred to the U.S. Marshals Service’s custody. The PGCDC failed to honor ICE’s immigration detainer and released Pop-Chub, prompting criticism from ICE. The District Court for Prince George’s County had forwarded Pop-Chub’s case for various charges including murder and assault.ICE’s actions ensure that Pop-Chub, who posed a threat to public safety, will no longer be a danger in Maryland.
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