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California's Sanctuary Laws Criticized After MS-13 Arrests

4/4/2026

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California's sanctuary laws faced renewed criticism after the arrest of David Antonio Aviles Perez, a 35-year-old MS-13 member wanted in El Salvador for murder.
Aviles Perez was released in 2023 after a Monterey arrest for assault with a deadly weapon.
Acting DHS Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said California's policies endangered public safety by releasing him.
Separately, Danny Granados-Garcia, another MS-13 member, faces deportation after an arrest in Connecticut, highlighting concerns.

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California's sanctuary laws faced renewed criticism after the arrest of David Antonio Aviles Perez, a 35-year-old MS-13 member wanted in El Salvador for murder.
Aviles Perez was released in 2023 after a Monterey arrest for assault with a deadly weapon.
Acting DHS Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said California's policies endangered public safety by releasing him.
Separately, Danny Granados-Garcia, another MS-13 member, faces deportation after an arrest in Connecticut, highlighting concerns.