DHS blasts California sanctuary policies after jail releases illegal immigrant accused in hit-and-run
The Department of Homeland Security criticized California's sanctuary policies after an illegal immigrant was released from jail and later arrested for a hit-and-run that injured a child. Aman Kumar, an Indian national, allegedly struck a 4-year-old boy in Fresno while driving illegally. The boy is currently hospitalized in critical but stable condition.
- ▪Aman Kumar was arrested by ICE after allegedly causing a hit-and-run crash that injured a 4-year-old boy.
- ▪The child was playing in a backyard before entering the roadway where he was struck by Kumar's vehicle.
- ▪DHS condemned California's sanctuary policies after Kumar was released from local custody prior to his arrest.
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Gavin Newsom DHS blasts California sanctuary policies after jail releases illegal immigrant accused in hit-and-run Aman Kumar allegedly hit a 4-year-old boy with his car after driving around stopped traffic in a bike lane By Michael Sinkewicz Fox News Published May 20, 2026 2:06am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Sanctuary laws under fire after two children killed in CA illegal migrant crashes San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond discusses his criticism of Gov. Gavin Newsom and California’s sanctuary policies after two deadly crashes involving illegal migrants and a rejected ICE detainer in an 11-year-old’s death.
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