Staff Reports
A story that could only be fiction until the current administration, Rulaman Lopez-Nolasco, a 42-year-old Mexican national, has returned to make headlines and contribute further to the growing list of reasons to bolster border security. Previously deported for his troubling criminal past, Lopez found a way back to the United States and promptly reoffended, this time within the realm of sexual crimes. It’s just the kind of success story the open-border crowd certainly didn’t envision when advocating for looser immigration controls.
Lopez’s history reads like a cautionary tale for every pro-immigration advocate. Initially convicted of third-degree rape in Delaware in 2004, Lopez was deported as an aggravated felon in 2006 after spending years accumulating a rap sheet. Not content to stay south of the border, he managed to sneak back into the U.S. at an unspecified time, proving that not all criminals are as bad at planning as they are at obeying laws. His latest run-in with the law came courtesy of a 2015 conviction for prostitution. Apparently, the “land of opportunity” offered him more than just a bad rap— it also provided fresh criminal opportunities.
Illegal Migrant Deported For Rape Reentered US, Got Convicted Of Another Sex Crime
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The latest chapter in this saga unfolded when Lopez was caught again by Baltimore ICE agents after they decided that a sex offender reentering the country was not a good look for American citizens. After an extensive investigation revealing Lopez’s unlawful reentry, agents finally apprehended him in January. During a brief moment of clarity within the federal system, he was subsequently handed yet another conviction for unlawful reentry. His story of disdain for the law has now landed him back in federal custody, causing justified outrage among those who see a pattern of flagrant disregard for U.S. laws from noncitizens.
Federal authorities have highlighted the grim reality of the present-day border crisis, with over seven million migrants attempting to spill into the country since President Biden took office. Among these are thousands of individuals with criminal backgrounds, who seem to interpret “welcome” as an invitation to break into America and continue their deviant habits. Lopez alone should serve as a stark reminder that lax immigration policies can easily be exploited, and the need for better border security couldn’t be more pressing.
Even with the multitude of alarming stories highlighting crimes committed by illegal migrants, this administration seems to shrug off calls for stricter enforcement and instead discusses decriminalizing illegal border crossings as if it were a progressive win. As public safety remains a paramount concern for American citizens, the higher-profile crimes keep immigrant issues front and center on voter agendas. Who could have imagined a returning convict could serve as such a prominent poster child for the urgent need to control the borders?
