ICE Requests Politicians Not Release Criminal Alien Charged with Attempted Murder

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Filed March 23rd, 2026

Detected March 24th, 2026

Summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged an arrest detainer for Jesus Alejandro Ramirez-Padilla, a Mexican national charged with attempted murder in Salt Lake City, Utah. ICE is requesting that politicians not release him, citing that nearly 70% of illegal aliens arrested by ICE nationwide have criminal convictions or pending charges.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued an arrest detainer for Jesus Alejandro Ramirez-Padilla, a Mexican national facing charges of attempted murder in Salt Lake City, Utah. The agency is publicly requesting that politicians refrain from releasing Ramirez-Padilla, highlighting a statistic that approximately 70% of illegal aliens apprehended by ICE across the country possess criminal convictions or pending charges.

This action serves as a public statement regarding the perceived risks associated with releasing individuals with serious criminal charges, particularly those who are undocumented. While this is not a formal regulatory change, it signals ICE's stance on prioritizing public safety and enforcement actions concerning individuals with criminal histories. Compliance officers in relevant sectors should be aware of ICE's public appeals and the underlying data concerning criminal aliens, as this may influence future enforcement priorities and public discourse on immigration policy.

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Review internal policies regarding the handling of detainer requests for individuals with pending criminal charges.
Stay informed on potential policy shifts or public statements from DHS/ICE regarding the release of criminal aliens.

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ICE Asks Politicians to Not Release Criminal Illegal Alien Who Slit Woman’s Throat in Salt Lake City, Utah

ICE Asks Politicians to Not Release Criminal Illegal Alien Who Slit Woman’s Throat in Salt Lake City, Utah

Release Date: March 23, 2026
Nearly 70% of illegal aliens ICE arrested across the country have criminal convictions or pending criminal charges in the U.S.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged an arrest detainer requesting politicians not release Mexican criminal illegal alien—Jesus Alejandro Ramirez-Padilla— who has been charged with attempted murder in Salt Lake City, Utah.

According to local reports, this criminal was high on methamphetamine when he attacked a woman in an alley. Ramirez-Padilla reportedly strangled her from behind and she fell to the ground. He allegedly pulled out a knife and then slit her throat multiple times. The woman is in critical condition.

Ramirez-Padilla has been charged with attempted murder, obstruction of justice, aggravated assault, and drug paraphernalia.

“Jesus Alejandro Ramirez-Padilla is a dangerous criminal illegal alien who violently strangled and slit a woman’s throat multiple times,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “We are calling on politicians to not release this barbaric criminal from jail and into American neighborhoods. This criminal illegal alien has no place in American communities.”

Jesus Alejandro Ramirez-Padilla illegally entered the country at an unknown place and time.

ICE has lodged a detainer for his arrest to ensure he is not released back into American communities.