Legal analyst Gregg Jarrett said Monday on Fox Business how Democratic officials attempting to harbor illegal immigrants could face legal repercussions, including jail time or the withholding of federal funds.
Illegal immigrant Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, a 33-year-old Guatemalan national, was indicted on Friday for allegedly killing a woman by setting her on fire during a subway ride. On “The Bottom Line,” Jarrett was asked about an immigration detainer placed on Zapeta-Calil, with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) telling Fox News that although a detainer was lodged, the New York City Department of Corrections would not honor it due to its current policy.
“Well, that individual is defying several federal laws. It’s a crime to conceal, harbor, or shield anybody here illegally. It’s also a felony to interrupt, hinder, or impede federal officials in deportation, as…
