Officer Ethan Curreri: “Policies that limit local cooperation with federal immigration authorities create real gaps in enforcement. Individuals who should be flagged, detained, or transferred can instead be released back into the community. This is not a failure of law enforcement, but a failure of coordination — and it’s what cost Laken Riley her life.”

DHS officer argues that policies limiting local cooperation with federal immigration authorities create enforcement gaps. He contends this lack of coordination can lead to dangerous individuals being released back into communities, citing the death of Laken Riley as a tragic consequence.