EXCLUSIVE: DHS blasts sanctuary leaders after illegal immigrant accused of bat attack freed from jail
The Department of Homeland Security criticized Massachusetts sanctuary policies after an illegal immigrant was released from jail without notifying federal authorities. The individual, Dhaval Amratbhai Patel, was arrested for assaulting a man with a baseball bat. DHS officials argue that sanctuary policies endanger community safety by releasing criminals back into society.
- ▪Dhaval Amratbhai Patel, an illegal immigrant from India, was arrested for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
- ▪Patel was released from jail without notification to immigration authorities, prompting criticism from DHS.
- ▪DHS officials claim that sanctuary politicians are compromising public safety by not cooperating with ICE.
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Homeland Security EXCLUSIVE: DHS blasts sanctuary leaders after illegal immigrant accused of bat attack freed from jail DHS official says sanctuary politicians 'must stop choosing to release criminals into our communities' By Alexandra Koch Fox News Published May 27, 2026 2:40pm EDT | Updated May 27, 2026 2:42pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 27 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: The U.S.
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