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Story summary
- The Department of Homeland Security urged Fairfax County, Virginia, to prevent Israel Flores Ortiz's release, an illegal immigrant charged with groping multiple high school girls.
- Ortiz entered the United States in 2024 and faces nine counts of assault and battery.
- DHS criticized Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger for ending cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), claiming it jeopardizes public safety.
- The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office confirmed Ortiz remains in custody.
