ICE Slams San Francisco Over Immigrant Accused In 4 Rapes

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Federal immigration officials this week took the opportunity to capitalize on the arrest of a man originally from Peru accused of raping at least four women in the Bay Area. Officials with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency released a statement to the media accusing city leaders of protecting criminals in the country illegally, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

Federal officials focused on the arrest of Orlando Vilchez Lazo, a former Lyft driver who is "in prison in connection with the rapes of four women who got into his car believing him to be a ride-hail driver," the Chronicle reported.

ICE told the Chronicle that the “The San Francisco jail does not honor ICE detainers nor notify ICE about the impending release of aliens in its custody. In doing so, the jail not only provides a refuge for illegal aliens, but it also shields criminal aliens who prey on people in the community.”

City leaders responded by saying its ordinance promoted "public trust and cooperation."

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