The Brief
- Oscar Eduardo Ortega-Anguiano, convicted of killing two teens in a DUI crash, is set for early release after serving 3.5 years of a 10-year sentence, sparking national outrage.
- Governor Newsom’s office confirmed Ortega-Anguiano will be transferred to ICE custody, while federal charges for illegal reentry have been filed, potentially leading to 20 years in prison.
- The case has reignited discussions on sanctuary policies, sentencing reform, and victim notification, with concerns over ICE’s role in handling violent offenders who are undocumented.
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – A twice-deported undocumented immigrant convicted of killing two Orange County teens in a 2020 high-speed DUI crash is set to be released from California state prison after serving just 3.5 years of his 10-year sentence.
The state’s plan to release him—disclosed to the victims’ families on Easter Sunday—has sparked national outrage and prompted the filing of federal charges.
What we know:…