A 17-year-old illegal immigrant, Sergio Noe de Nova Duarte, released by the Biden administration, is accused of attacking a woman in Plano, Texas, with a hammer in a public park. Duarte allegedly used duct tape in the assault, and faces charges of aggravated kidnapping and bodily injury, according to Fox News. Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin criticized the administration’s decision to release Duarte following a previous arrest in 2024, while ICE under the Trump administration had reportedly lodged an arrest detainer to prevent his release.
The victim was struck multiple times with the hammer before managing to escape. She was promptly transported to a local hospital, where she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The incident has reignited the debate surrounding immigration policies and the potential risks associated with releasing individuals awaiting legal proceedings into communities.