Federal immigration authorities have issued a formal request to North Carolina leadership following the arrest of a man accused of a brutal stabbing in Charlotte. The case has brought renewed attention to the state’s “sanctuary” policies and their impact on local public safety.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed Monday that it has filed an official detainer request for Jamie Iram Gamez Cadena, a Mexican national currently in custody for the alleged attempted first-degree murder of his ex-girlfriend.
According to police reports, Gamez Cadena was arrested on February 1, 2026, after he attacked the victim and stabbed her multiple times. While the suspect initially entered the country legally on a B-2 tourist visa, federal records indicate he remained in the U.S. past his authorized stay, making his current presence illegal…