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DHS Condemns Seattle's Sanctuary Policies Amid Child Molester's Release

DHS Condemns Seattle's Sanctuary Policies Amid Child Molester's Release

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ThreatCluster •November 6, 2026 at 07:44 UTC
  • •Leomar Alexander Lopez Zambrano is a convicted child molester facing imminent release.
  • •DHS has issued a detainer request to prevent his release without federal notification.
  • •Seattle's sanctuary policies are under scrutiny for potentially endangering public safety.

Leomar Alexander Lopez Zambrano, a convicted child molester from Venezuela, is set to be released from prison in Seattle after serving a 15-month sentence. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a detainer request to prevent his release, citing his two convictions for child molestation. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticized Seattle's sanctuary city policies for not cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. If Seattle authorities do not comply, Zambrano could be released without ICE being notified, raising concerns about public safety. This situation has intensified tensions between federal immigration officials and sanctuary cities, especially following the recent Democratic election victories, which may embolden such policies. The DHS urges Washington authorities to honor the ICE detainer to ensure Zambrano does not pose a risk to the community upon his release.

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2026-10-14
ICE lodged detainer for Zambrano
ICE requested that Washington authorities not release Zambrano after his prison sentence due to his convictions for child molestation.
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2026-11-06
DHS condemns Seattle's sanctuary policies
DHS Secretary Mullin criticized Seattle for refusing to honor the ICE detainer for Zambrano, emphasizing public safety concerns.
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What are the charges against Zambrano?
Leomar Alexander Lopez Zambrano has been convicted on two counts of third-degree child molestation.
What is the status of the ICE detainer?
ICE has requested that Seattle authorities honor the detainer to prevent Zambrano's release without federal notification.
How might the election results affect sanctuary policies?
The recent Democratic election victories may embolden sanctuary cities to further resist federal immigration enforcement.