Eight Molotov cocktails and a four‑time deportee illustrate how sanctuary cities shield dangerous illegal aliens, ICE says.
ICE crackdown on repeat deportee
ICE arrested a criminal illegal alien who has been deported four times in Los Angeles during targeted operations, according to a tweet from the agency on August 25, 2026.
Under President Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, illegal aliens will not sneak back into the country, ICE warned.
Chicago Molotov case
ICE arrested Jordanian national Hamed Mohammed Hamed Alsaidi in Chicago on August 4 after sanctuary policies released him pending trial for possessing eight Molotov cocktails, the agency reported.
Alsaidi used a false name and now faces up to 80 years in prison if convicted on all counts, ICE said.
Sanctuary city statistics
The Global Statistics estimated 2.6 million illegal aliens in California in 2025, while the Jewish Policy Center said 50,000 entered Chicago from August 2022 to spring 2025, costing taxpayers about $600 million, according to the organization.
Both Los Angeles and Chicago maintain sanctuary policies that restrict cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Critics say the policies protect violent offenders and waste public funds, whereas supporters argue they safeguard vulnerable residents.
President Trump is campaigning on a 250th‑birthday‑year platform to renew America and end sanctuary protections.
The editor’s note highlights the administration’s effort to renew America this 250th birthday year.
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