DHS scorches Pritzker's 'sanctuary' state after child rapist on ICE detainer released
The Department of Homeland Security criticized Illinois Governor JB Pritzker after Erik Giovanni-Quiroa, a Guatemalan national convicted of aggravated sexual abuse of a 5-year-old, was released from jail despite an ICE detainer. DHS accused Pritzker of failing to protect citizens by upholding sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The case has intensified the debate over immigration enforcement and state-level resistance to federal detainer requests.
- ▪Erik Giovanni-Quiroa, a Guatemalan national, was convicted of aggravated sexual abuse of a 5-year-old and sentenced to three years in prison.
- ▪Despite an ICE detainer, Illinois authorities released Giovanni-Quiroa due to restrictions imposed by the Illinois TRUST Act.
- ▪DHS Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis publicly condemned Governor JB Pritzker for refusing to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
- ▪ICE officers later apprehended Giovanni-Quiroa on the streets of Chicago after his release from state custody.
- ▪Illinois operates under the TRUST Act, which limits the use of state and local resources for civil immigration enforcement.
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Homeland Security DHS scorches Pritzker's 'sanctuary' state after child rapist on ICE detainer released Guatemalan national given 3-year sentence for aggravated sexual abuse of a 5-year-old was encountered on the streets by ICE By Charles Creitz Fox News Published May 1, 2026 2:18pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Former acting ICE director blasts Pritzker's 'irresponsible' move, says Dems' 'safe zones' are a federal felony Former Acting I.C.E. Director Jonathan Fahey ridicules Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's demand for DHS to pause all I.C.E. raids on Halloween weekend on 'The Ingraham Angle.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: The Department of Homeland Security lambasted Illinois Gov.
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