Ramirez's advocacy for the abolition of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been met with scrutiny, particularly in light of recent arrests in her home state of Illinois.
Mercedes Moreno Occhipinti, a Venezuelan national, was recently arrested by federal agents for allegedly assisting in a mass shooting at a house party in Chicago. The incident involved members of the Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang.
Noe Moreno-Salazar, an illegal alien from Mexico, was also detained in St. Charles, Ill. He has a previous conviction for sexual abuse and aggravated unlawful use of a loaded weapon, among other offenses. The detention has raised questions about the effectiveness of immigration policies in place.
Ramirez has not commented on these incidents, nor has she spoken out about the March killing of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman by a Venezuelan illegal alien in Chicago. The incident sparked outrage over the perpetrator's previous arrest, highlighting concerns about public safety.
