ICE Warns Over 1,000 Suspected Migrant Gang Members Are Free in NYC

New York City is facing a growing crisis, with more than 1,000 illegal migrants suspected of being gang members roaming its streets, according to new data from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The alarming statistic is part of a broader influx of illegal migration that has overwhelmed the city and strained its resources.

• Suspected Gang Members: ICE data obtained by the New York Post reveals that 1,053 migrants in New York are “suspected or known gang members.”

• Illegal Migrants in NYC: The city now houses approximately 759,218 people who crossed the border illegally as of mid-November.

• Criminal Records: Of these, 58,626 migrants have been convicted of crimes or have pending criminal charges.

The city has also seen an increase in violent activity linked to migrant gangs, including the brutal Venezuelan group Tren de Aragua (TDA), whose members reportedly recruit children in city-run shelters. NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny confirmed the presence of 39 identified TDA members and four younger recruits in a subgroup known as the “Little Devils of 42nd Street.”

Recent incidents underscore the public safety concerns:

• Earlier this month, two migrants were arrested after one was found with a loaded AR-15. Despite the severity, one was released without bail, and the other posted a $25,000 bond.

• In February, a migrant was released after allegedly assaulting NYPD officers in a mob attack, brazenly giving the middle finger to cameras as he left custody.

Such cases illustrate what many see as a breakdown in accountability and a legal system ill-equipped to handle the influx.

Mayor Eric Adams has described the migrant surge as an existential threat to the city. New York has spent an estimated $5 billion on the crisis so far, with projections reaching $12 billion by September 2024. Emergency measures include opening hundreds of shelters and enforcing time limits on free housing for migrants.

“This issue will destroy New York City,” Adams warned, highlighting the unsustainable pace of migration with an estimated 10,000 arrivals per month.

The problem extends beyond New York. Across the U.S., nearly 7.8 million illegal migrants reside in the country, according to federal data. Approximately 662,586 have been convicted of crimes or face charges, though Trump’s appointed “border czar,” Tom Homan, contends the number is much higher, claiming over 1.5 million criminal aliens are in the country awaiting deportation.

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged a sweeping response, with plans for a massive deportation operation targeting criminal illegal migrants. Trump’s focus on restoring border security marks a stark contrast to the Biden administration’s handling of the crisis, which critics argue has exacerbated the situation.

With a second Trump administration on the horizon, cities like New York may see significant federal intervention aimed at reversing the tide of illegal migration and restoring law and order.

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