Illegal Migrant from Nicaragua Allegedly Raped Woman in Chicago

An illegal migrant from Nicaragua is facing rape charges after allegedly attacking a 54-year-old woman in Chicago. Leyter Arauz-Medina, 21, has been accused of dragging the woman into an alley, stripping her naked, and assaulting her in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood on August 31.

Arauz-Medina has been in custody since his arrest last month in connection with the disturbing incident. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials have issued an arrest detainer for him, but Chicago’s sanctuary city policies prevent local authorities from honoring ICE requests.

Homeland Security’s assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin criticized Governor JB Pritzker’s sanctuary policies, accusing them of protecting criminal illegal aliens over American citizens. McLaughlin highlighted that Arauz-Medina was released into the country by the Biden Administration and emphasized the need to ensure he does not harm anyone else.

The victim of the attack was dragged by her hair across the street, where Arauz-Medina allegedly choked her, stripped her clothes off, and slammed her head into the concrete, causing her to lose consciousness. She managed to escape and seek help from a food truck vendor nearby. Arauz-Medina fled the scene but was later apprehended by law enforcement.

Arauz-Medina, who is believed to have entered the US illegally near Eagle Pass, Texas, last year, had an immigration judge order his removal in July. The case has reignited debates over immigration policies and the need to prioritize public safety.