Robert Reid Mendez Jimenez

Robert Reid Mendez Jimenez is a Dominican national who was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on August 13, 2023, after being charged with multiple sexual abuse offenses, including sexual misconduct with a child under the age of 11. His release by the New York City Police Department, despite an immigration detainer from ICE, sparked significant controversy and criticism from federal officials who argued that such sanctuary policies endanger public safety.