Three Honduran men, accused of sexually abusing a child under the age of 12 in Palm Beach County, Florida, were released into the United States by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) led by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. The three men are Selvin Lopez Lopez, Erick Lopez Lopez, and Jesersson Lopez Lopez. All three have been arrested and charged with capital sexual battery by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
According to police reports, the alleged abuse occurred over the past two months. The incident has raised concerns about border security policies enforced by the DHS under the current administration. Palm Beach County officials have revealed that Selvin and Erick Lopez crossed the U.S.-Mexico border in 2021. Both surrendered to Border Patrol agents, were subsequently released into the United States, and instructed to appear before a federal immigration judge at a later date. However, neither of them attended their respective immigration hearings.
Jesersson Lopez also crossed the U.S.-Mexico border earlier this year, following the same pattern as his counterparts. He was released into the United States and told to appear in federal immigration court in 2028. All three men are currently being held at the Palm Beach County Jail without bond.
This case highlights ongoing concerns about the policies and procedures governing border security and the handling of illegal aliens within the United States, as well as the potential risks they may pose to local communities. The issue has become a significant point of contention in the national dialogue on immigration reform, with critics questioning whether the current administration’s approach is adequately addressing the challenges at hand.