A Latin Kings gang member, Bryan David Tasiguano Leon, was released from jail in New York City due to sanctuary policies, despite being a criminal illegal alien from Ecuador. Leon was arrested by the NYPD on February 14, 2023, on suspicion of assault but was not handed over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and was released back onto the streets.
Leon entered the U.S. illegally in 2022 and was released under the Biden administration. He received a final order of removal from a judge on February 27, 2025, and has prior arrests for assault and family neglect.
Key Details:
- Arrest date: February 14, 2023
- Final order of removal issued: February 27, 2025
- Previous arrests: Assault and family neglect
- Released under NYC sanctuary policies
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Source: DHSgov