ICE removes convicted attempted murderer from New Jersey days after prison release

Federal agents deport Mexican national following completion of 10-year sentence

Bridgeton, NJ – A man convicted of attempted murder in New Jersey has been deported by federal immigration authorities just days after his release from state prison, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Instead of being turned over to federal agents upon his release, the man was set free under New Jersey’s immigrant trust directive which prohibits state law enforcement to coordinate and communicate with the federal agency.

Officials said Cuatla Torres had been serving time for criminal attempted murder before being transferred to ICE custody upon rele...