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Assemblyman Slater Calls for Immigration Reform After Chicago Murder

3/22/2026

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New York State Assemblyman Matt Slater condemned the immigration system after a Venezuelan migrant was arrested for allegedly murdering 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman in Chicago.
Sheridan Gorman was shot in the head while walking with friends early Thursday.
Slater said the suspect, who entered the United States three years ago, was allowed to remain and urged reform, arguing the system endangers American citizens and fails to protect the community from violence.

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New York State Assemblyman Matt Slater condemned the immigration system after a Venezuelan migrant was arrested for allegedly murdering 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman in Chicago.
Sheridan Gorman was shot in the head while walking with friends early Thursday.
Slater said the suspect, who entered the United States three years ago, was allowed to remain and urged reform, arguing the system endangers American citizens and fails to protect the community from violence.