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...Still stunned that New York police released an illegal immigrant sought by ICE who then went on to allegedly rape and murder a 92-year-old woman, federal officials Friday ripped the city's "Sanctuary" status and asked political leaders to join them "To keep this city safe."
...Vincent J. Vallelong, vice president of the Sergeants Benevolent Association, a union that represents 13,000 active and retired city sergeants, agreed and said city police want to help ICE enforce laws.
...The administration has seized on the murder of Fuertes to target the 300 sanctuary cities and communities around the nation that have policies against cooperating with ICE. Albence revealed that New York City has refused 7,526 "Detainers," which are requests for illegal immigrants in jail.
..."As much as I like New York City, I hate that I'm here right now," said Albence, who stood at a press conference with several city police supporters.
...He said that it is "Unbelievable that I have to come here and plead with the city of New York to cooperate with us to help keep this city safe."
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