ICE Arrests Illegal Alien Semi-Truck Driver Who Killed Honeymooners in Oregon After Sanctuary Politicians Released Him From Jail

 

Gavin Newsom’s California issued this illegal alien a commercial driver's license, and the Biden administration issued him work authorization

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested an illegal alien after Oregonian sanctuary politicians released him back into the local community after he killed two people in Deschutes County, Oregon while driving a semi-truck in 2025.

On November 24, 2025, Rajinder Kumar jackknifed his semi-truck and trailer, blocking both lanes of U.S. Highway 20. A Subaru Outback collided with the semi-truck, tragically killing both the driver, William Micah Carter, and passenger, Jennifer Lynn Lower. According to reporting, the couple had been married for just 16 days.

The victims: William Micah Carter and Jennifer Lynn Lower

On April 2, 2026, Oregon sanctuary politicians refused to cooperate with ICE and RELEASED Kumar back onto the streets of Oregon. On April 22, 2026, ICE arrested Rajinder.

Now, he is being held at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma and has been placed in removal proceedings.

The suspect: Rajinder Kumar

“This illegal alien was issued a CDL by Gavin Newsom’s California. He then went on to recklessly drive a truck on America’s highways and KILL two honeymooners. Instead of cooperating with ICE law enforcement, Oregon sanctuary politicians RELEASED him from jail back into American communities,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “Every time sanctuary politicians release a dangerous criminal illegal alien back into our communities, they are gambling with American lives. We are grateful to our ICE law enforcement officers who tracked this killer down to ensure he’s permanently removed from America’s highways and can never harm another American family again.”

Kumar entered the U.S. illegally near Lukeville, Arizona on November 28, 2022. The Biden administration RELEASED him into the country.

Then, sanctuary politicians continued to provide cover for this illegal alien who never should have been in the country in the first place.

Gavin Newsom’s California gave him a commercial driver’s license, and the Biden administration gave him a work authorization.

DHS law enforcement is protecting American communities every day from another senseless tragedy like this taking place in another town, to another family. Victims of illegal alien crime may receive support from the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office by contacting 1-855-488-6423.

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The 2026 National GrowTogether Conference features a keynote address by author and professor Kate Brown during Saturday's Opening Ceremony. Photo credit Allegra Boverman  

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Federal Charges Filed for Drug Trafficking in Perry, Florida

 

Nicholas Michael Freeman, 48, has been indicted in federal court for possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of methamphetamine, cocaine, and cocaine base. John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida announced the charge.

Freeman appeared in federal court for his arraignment before United States Magistrate Judge Martin A. Fitzpatrick in Tallahassee, Florida. Jury trial is scheduled for June 15, 2026, at 8:15 am before District Court Judge Robert L. Hinkle in Tallahassee, Florida.

Freeman faces a minimum mandatory sentence of five years’, and up to 40 years’, imprisonment.

The case is being jointly investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Perry Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney James A. McCain.

An indictment is merely an allegation by a grand jury that a defendant has committed a violation of federal criminal law and is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial, during which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.

Governor Hochul Announces Completion of North Avenue Bridge Project Over I-95 in New Rochelle

New Bridge Enhances Safety and Improves Traffic Flow Along Critical City Corridor

Busy Crossing Serves Downtown, Public Transit Center and Residential Buildings

Two Lanes in Each Direction Fully Open to Traffic

Burling Lane Now Open as a One-Way Street at the Request of the City

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the completion of a $31.8 million project to build a new bridge carrying North Avenue over the New England Thruway (I-95) in the City of New Rochelle, Westchester County. The Thruway Authority project replaced the 65-year-old crossing with a modern wider span that enhances safety and improves traffic flow along the busy route that’s used by approximately 20,000 motorists each day. Additionally, the bridge’s vertical clearance over I-95 was raised more than two feet to 16 feet 6 inches to enhance safety and reduce the chances of collisions by over-height vehicles. Further improvements were made to adjacent streets and a city pocket park.

“New York is upgrading our aging infrastructure like never before, delivering better connections and smoother commutes to communities across the state,” Governor Hochul said. “New Rochelle is a city on the move, with a booming population and more growth happening every year, and it is critical that its infrastructure matches the needs of a growing city. The newly enhanced North Avenue is a connection that befits this city, providing tens of thousands of residents a safer and more reliable crossing over the New England Thruway every day.”

The new bridge fully reopened on Tuesday, April 28 with two lanes of traffic in each direction — for the first time since January 2023 when the project started. Work was done in three stages so half of the span could remain open to traffic, maintaining access to downtown and other key parts of the city. Decisions were made in collaboration with city officials throughout; the Thruway Authority and its contractor also accommodated the annual iconic New Rochelle Thanksgiving Parade which travels along North Avenue.

Throughout the project, first responders had access to the bridge and a pedestrian detour was maintained between Burling Lane and the New Rochelle Transit Center.

Most of the construction was done during the day, except for overhead work including deck removal and steel erection, which required I-95 lane closures and traffic stops.

Other major improvements advanced as part of the project include:

• Adding a left turn lane from southbound North Avenue onto Garden Street
• Converting Burling Lane to one way from North Avenue to Memorial Highway at the request of New Rochelle officials
• Improving traffic flow on Garden Street with a new traffic signal
• Building new sidewalks and adding benches to both sides of the bridge

The project also included the installation of decorative lighting and fencing on the bridge; enhancements to the landscaping and the addition of a new handicap ramp at the pocket park at the corner of North Avenue and Burling Lane; and the addition of “City of New Rochelle” signage onto the facia of the bridge to serve as a gateway for drivers on I-95. 

About the Thruway System

Built in the early 1950s, the Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway is one of the oldest components of the National Interstate Highway System and one of the longest toll roads in the nation. It sets the standard for modern highway geometric design with safe roadway characteristics including smooth curves, wide medians and unobstructed driver sight distance.

Year after year, the Thruway system is recognized as one of the safest highways in the nation. In 2024, the Thruway-wide fatality rate was 0.22 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, one of the lowest recorded rates on the Thruway system since fatality rates were documented in 1954. The figure is significantly lower than the nationwide traffic fatality rate for 2024 of 1.20 and the latest New York State traffic fatality rate from 2023 of 0.93.

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Former FBI Director James Comey for Threats to Harm President Trump

A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of North Carolina returned an indictment charging former FBI director James Comey with making threats to harm President Donald J. Trump.

The Indictment includes two counts, first in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 871, alleging that James Comey, 65, knowingly and willfully made a threat to take the life of, and to inflict bodily harm upon the President of the United States. This charge alleges that on May 15, 2025, by publicly posting an image over the internet via Instagram depicting “86 47”, which a reasonable recipient who is familiar with the circumstances would interpret as a serious expression of an intent to do harm to the President of the United States.

The Indictment also charges Comey in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 875(c), that James Comey consciously disregarded a substantial risk that his communication would be viewed as threatening violence, and that he knowingly transmitted a communication in interstate commerce that contained a threat to injure the person of another, which a reasonable recipient who is familiar with the circumstances would interpret as a serious expression of an intent to do harm to a person.

“Threatening the life of the President of the United States is a grave violation of our nation’s laws,” said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. “The grand jury returned an indictment alleging James Comey did just that, at a time when this country has witnessed violent incitement followed by deadly actions against President Trump and other elected officials. The temperature needs to be turned down, and anyone who dials it up and threatens the life of the President will be held accountable.”

“James Comey disgracefully encouraged a threat on President Trump’s life and posted it on Instagram for the world to see,” said FBI Director Kash Patel. “As the former Director of the FBI, he knew full well the attention and consequences of making such a post. This FBI and our DOJ partners pursued a rigorous investigation that followed the facts - and now Mr. Comey will be held fully accountable for his actions. Thank you to our investigators, Acting AG Todd Blanche, and the Eastern District of NC for their diligent and professional work.”

“No one is above the law in the Eastern District of North Carolina,” said U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle for the Eastern District of North Carolina. “Our office regularly pursues threat cases including those against public officials. The Grand Jury examined the evidence in this case and found probable cause to indict Mr. Comey. We will continue to pursue the case as we regularly do every day to protect the people of this District and the United States.”

James Comey is charged with Threatening the President in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 871(a) and Transmitting a Threat in Interstate Commerce in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 875(c). If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.

Mayor Mamdani Names Elizabeth Adams Senior Advisor for Fast and Free Buses

 

Transportation organizer and advocate will lead efforts to deliver fast and free buses   

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced that Elizabeth Adams will serve as Senior Advisor for Fast and Free Buses, a key priority the Mayor has committed to delivering before he leaves office.    

   

Adams, a longtime organizer, has worked for years to improve New York City’s transportation system. In her new role, she will lead efforts to speed up some of the slowest buses in the country and make them free. She will work across agencies and external partners to strengthen support for the initiative and will report to the First Deputy Mayor.    

  

“My administration is grounded in a simple belief: that the future New Yorkers have been organizing toward for years must be delivered. That means streets that are safe, buses and trains that people can rely on and a public transit system that is affordable, accessible and built to grow with our city,” said Mayor Mamdani. “Elizabeth brings a deep commitment to this fight. Her leadership will be critical as we make our buses fast and free and build a 21st-century transit system that works for everyone.”

 

“We are so excited to have Elizabeth join our Administration as Senior Advisor for Fast and Free Buses. Elizabeth has dedicated her career to making our streets safe, affordable and accessible,” said First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan. “Elizabeth is uniquely qualified to lead our efforts to deliver fast and free buses. Her organizing prowess and clear ability to build coalitions is exactly what we need to give New Yorkers the transit system they deserve.”

 

“New Yorkers are tired of being told to just wait a little longer, and with the appointment of a Senior Advisor dedicated solely to making our buses fast and free, Mayor Mamdani is telling them that the wait is over.” said Deputy Mayor for Operations Julia Kerson. “We are excited to welcome Elizabeth to City Hall and work together to deliver the transit system that our city and its residents deserve.”    

   

“New Yorkers deserve fast, reliable buses – and Elizabeth Adams has consistently centered the needs of everyday riders and communities in her years of advocacy,” said New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn. “We look forward to working with her to deliver our bold agenda for the more than 1 million daily bus riders stuck on some of the slowest buses in the nation.”  

   

“I am honored to be joining the Mamdani administration as Senior Advisor for Fast and Free Buses," said Elizabeth Adams, Senior Advisor for Fast and Free Buses. “Our streets belong to the people of New York City and that starts with our buses. Mayor Mamdani has made improving public transportation and infrastructure a priority and I am looking forward to working with our partners in government to deliver on making our buses fast and free.”   

About Elizabeth Adams   

   

Elizabeth Adams is an advocate and organizer focused on improving New York City’s transportation system. She grew up in a rent-stabilized, union household and is a product of New York City’s public schools.    

   

Adams most recently served as Deputy Executive Director of Public Affairs at Transportation Alternatives, where she worked for more than four years on street safety and transportation policy. She previously spent more than six years at Planned Parenthood of New York City, serving as Director of Government Relations, and also worked in the New York City Council.    

   

She holds a bachelor’s degree from University of California, Santa Cruz.  

 

Attorney General James Leads Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products

 

AG James and Multistate Coalition Urge Major Credit Card Companies and Payment Processors to Help Stop Youth Vaping Crisis

New York Attorney General Letitia James led a bipartisan coalition of 24 other attorneys general and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors, including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, Sezzle, and Block (operator of Square, Cash App, and Afterpay) to take stronger action to prevent their payment networks from being used to facilitate sales of illegal vaping products. In letters sent to corporate leadership of each company, Attorney General James and the coalition called for immediate collaboration to block unlawful transactions that enable the widespread distribution of illegal vaping products, particularly to young people.

“Right now, vape sellers are using mainstream payment systems to sell products that shouldn’t be on the market in the first place to kids,” said Attorney General James. “Our nation's children need to be protected from these addictive and dangerous products. If you are helping process the payment, then you are part of the pipeline. These companies have the power to shut this down, and they must act accordingly.”

Federal law requires that all e-cigarette products receive authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before they can be legally marketed or sold in the United States. To date, the FDA has authorized only 41 e-cigarette products, none in flavors other than tobacco or menthol, meaning the vast majority of vapor products sold are illegal. Products that have not received FDA authorization are considered “adulterated” under federal law and cannot legally be sold or shipped in interstate commerce.

In addition, the federal Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act imposes strict requirements on online sellers, including age verification, registration, and compliance with all applicable state and local laws. Attorney General James and the coalition argue that many online retailers are failing to comply with these laws, as investigations show that most online sellers violate these requirements, including basic safeguards meant to prevent youth access. Many of these sales are also illegal under state and local laws, including flavor bans in states like New York and prohibitions on direct-to-consumer shipping in several states. Despite these restrictions, unauthorized e-cigarettes continue to be sold in vape shops or online and shipped directly to consumers, with transactions frequently processed through major payment networks.

States have taken enforcement actions against illegal businesses, including litigation and referrals to federal authorities for placement on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives’ Noncompliant List. However, the coalition emphasizes that enforcement against vape sellers is not enough, and that payment processors play a critical role in stopping illegal sales at their source.

Attorney General James and the coalition are calling on the credit card companies and payment processors to take meaningful steps to prevent their services from being used to process illegal e-cigarette transactions. Specifically, they are requesting a meeting to discuss solutions, including prohibiting merchants and payment processors that violate federal, state, and local laws from using their networks. The coalition emphasizes that collaboration between government and the private sector has successfully reduced illegal tobacco sales in the past and is essential to addressing the current surge in unlawful vaping product distribution. In 2005, New York led a similar bipartisan effort to work with credit card companies to reduce illegal sales of cigarettes online.  

Joining Attorney General James in sending the letters are the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Puerto Rico, as well as the City of New York.

ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, Drug Traffickers, and Other Criminal Illegal Aliens

 

Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more criminal illegal aliens convicted for grotesque crimes including murder, sexual assault of a minor, sexual battery, and selling cocaine.

“Yesterday, ICE arrested murderers, pedophiles, and drug dealers from our communities,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “Our nice ICE officers will continue to risk their lives to protect our communities from criminal illegal aliens. ICE is NICE.”

Yesterday’s arrests include:

Henry Nunez, a criminal illegal alien from the Dominican Republic, convicted for murder in Bronx, New York.

Luis Angel Campos-Quintero, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for sexual assault of a minor in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Fernando Lopez-Soliz, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, convicted for sexual battery and aggravated assault in DeKalb County, Georgia.

Marcotulio Cash-Ramirez, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, convicted for battery in Martin County, Florida.

Jose Luis Rodriguez-Sanchez, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, convicted for criminal sale of cocaine in Rockland County, New York.

Americans can see more public safety threats arrested in their communities on our webpage WOW.DHS.Gov.