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ICE Arrests Gang Member Released by NYC, Mayor Criticizes

3/28/2026

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Bryan David Tasiguano Leon, an Ecuadorian gang member, on March 4, 2025, after New York City released him despite being a public safety risk.
Leon, a member of the Latin Kings, has a history of assaulting a first responder and family neglect.
New York Mayor Zorhan Mamdani criticized ICE as "rogue" and "reckless," emphasizing the city's sanctuary laws that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Over 7,000 illegal immigrants in New York currently have active ICE detainers for serious crimes.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Bryan David Tasiguano Leon, an Ecuadorian gang member, on March 4, 2025, after New York City released him despite being a public safety risk.
Leon, a member of the Latin Kings, has a history of assaulting a first responder and family neglect.
New York Mayor Zorhan Mamdani criticized ICE as "rogue" and "reckless," emphasizing the city's sanctuary laws that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Over 7,000 illegal immigrants in New York currently have active ICE detainers for serious crimes.