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Migrant Charged in NYPD Assault Held on $100K Bail Amid Gang Crackdown

The arrest of migrants linked to the 'Tren de Aragua' gang following a Times Square attack highlights concerns over violent crime and immigration policies.

UNITED STATES -February 14: Darwin Andres Gomez Izquiel, 19, center, being escorted by NYPD from 110th Pct. After being arrested for shoplifting $600 worth of clothing and petit larceny in Queens, New York on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. (Photo by Shawn Inglima for NY Daily News via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Bail set at $100K for Ulises Bohorquez, the latest migrant charged in the Times Square NYPD assault, sparking debate over bail policies.
  • Two of the migrants involved in the NYPD assault, identified as members of the 'Tren de Aragua' gang, are held without bail by ICE.
  • The incident has intensified discussions on migrant crime and gang activity, with former President Trump criticizing Biden's immigration policies.
  • NYPD and ICE are cracking down on the 'Tren de Aragua' gang, believed to be responsible for a series of robberies and violent crimes in NYC.
  • The gang, originating from Venezuela, has expanded its operations to the U.S., exploiting sanctuary policies to establish a criminal presence.