In a decisive move, federal agents have expelled a convicted child predator from our shores, sending a clear message: America will not harbor criminals.
On June 28, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) took action, deporting 55-year-old Alvaro De Jesus Martinez-Juarez back to Guatemala. This is a man who had lived in the United States illegally for 35 years, and his past is nothing short of reprehensible.
Martinez crossed the U.S.-Mexico border in California in 1990. In March 2015, he was arrested in Nassau County, New York, on grave charges: two counts of first-degree sexual conduct against a child under 13, a crime that underscores the threat he posed to innocent lives.
In September 2017, justice was served when he was convicted of one count and sentenced to 12 years in prison. But that was just the first step in the battle against criminal aliens. In 2019, a federal immigration judge ordered his deportation upon his release—a ruling that should resonate strongly in every community.
Having served less than eight years of his sentence, Martinez was slated for release from the New York State Department of Corrections in Wallkill. Thanks to ICE’s steadfast commitment to public safety, he was swiftly turned over to agents ready to enforce the law.
“ICE will not tolerate criminal aliens preying on innocent children in our communities,” declared ICE spokesperson Joseph Freden. “We will prioritize the pursuit of these vile predators and seek their prompt removal from the United States.”
This deportation is not just an isolated victory; it’s a crucial step in restoring order and safety to our neighborhoods. Let this serve as a reminder that the rule of law will prevail against those who threaten our children.
