Illegal Killer RELEASED Twice—Teen Student MURDERED

Police officers walking past caution tape at a crime scene

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries refused to say whether an illegal immigrant charged with murdering an 18-year-old college student should be deported, exposing how far Democrats will go to protect failed immigration policies that cost American lives.

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Jeffries responded “I’ll look into the case” when asked if Jose Medina-Medina should be deported after allegedly murdering Loyola University freshman Sheridan Gorman
Medina-Medina was released by Border Patrol in 2023 under Biden-era policies, then released again by Chicago authorities after a subsequent arrest due to sanctuary city policies
Republicans and even Democrat Senator John Fetterman called for deportation of criminal illegal immigrants, highlighting growing bipartisan frustration
The murder echoes the 2024 Laken Riley case, where House Democrats voted against mandatory detention and deportation of criminal migrants

Another Preventable Murder By Failed Border Policies

Jose Medina-Medina, a Venezuelan national, was apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol on May 9, 2023, and promptly released into the United States under catch-and-release policies implemented during the Biden administration. This practice, which has resulted in over 10 million border encounters since 2021, allowed Medina-Medina to enter the country despite having no legal authorization. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed his illegal status and release history on March 23, 2026. Medina-Medina was later arrested in Chicago for criminal activity but was released again by local Democrat authorities under the city’s sanctuary policies that have been in place since 1985.

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In March 2026, Medina-Medina allegedly approached 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman on a Chicago pier, raised a gun, and shot her as she tried to flee. The Loyola University freshman was pronounced dead at the scene. DHS confirmed that Medina-Medina’s presence in Chicago was directly enabled by federal release policies followed by local sanctuary protections that prevented cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Chicago operates under sanctuary policies championed by Governor J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson, which shield illegal immigrants from federal immigration enforcement even after criminal arrests.

Jeffries Prioritizes Political Correctness Over Justice

When questioned on March 24 about whether Medina-Medina should be deported following the murder charge, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries gave a stunning non-answer: “I’ll look into the case.” The evasive response immediately drew fierce condemnation from Republicans who saw it as emblematic of Democratic priorities that place illegal immigrant protections above American citizen safety. NRCC Spokesman Mike Marinella stated that Jeffries sided with an alleged murderer over Americans, while House Majority Leader Steve Scalise publicly blasted the refusal to endorse deportation. The response reveals Democrats’ continued reluctance to hold criminal illegal immigrants accountable, even in cases involving violent murder.

This case mirrors the February 2024 murder of Laken Riley in Georgia, who was killed by a Venezuelan migrant with a history of releases by federal authorities. Following that tragedy, Congress introduced the Laken Riley Act in 2025, which mandates detention and deportation of illegal immigrants who commit crimes. House Democrats voted against the measure, demonstrating a pattern of resistance to common-sense immigration enforcement that would prevent exactly these types of murders. Jeffries’s refusal to call for Medina-Medina’s deportation after Gorman’s death shows Democrats learned nothing from Riley’s case and remain committed to policies that endanger Americans.

Growing Frustration Even Among Democrats

Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania broke ranks with his party, calling for the deportation of illegal immigrants who commit crimes and emphasizing the lost life of Sheridan Gorman. Fetterman’s position highlights growing unease among some Democrats about the political and human costs of sanctuary policies and catch-and-release border practices. His willingness to prioritize victims over illegal immigrant protections stands in stark contrast to Jeffries’s calculated evasion and signals potential intra-party rifts on immigration. The sanctuary city model that protected Medina-Medina after his Chicago arrest has strained local resources and created safety concerns for residents who see repeat offenders shielded from federal consequences.

The Loyola University student newspaper added insult to injury by apologizing for referring to Medina-Medina as an “illegal immigrant,” despite that being his factual legal status confirmed by DHS. This surrender to politically correct terminology even when reporting on a student’s murder demonstrates how deeply progressive orthodoxy has infected American institutions. Chicago’s sanctuary policies, combined with federal catch-and-release practices, created a protection system for a man who had no legal right to be in the country and who had already demonstrated criminal behavior before taking Gorman’s life. These policies represent government overreach that violates the constitutional duty to protect American citizens in favor of shielding foreign nationals who break our laws.