U.S. Department of Homeland Security

03/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/23/2026 14:46

ICE Asks Politicians to Not Release Criminal Illegal Alien Who Slit Woman’s Throat in Salt Lake City, Utah

Nearly 70% of illegal aliens ICE arrested across the country have criminal convictions or pending criminal charges in the U.S.

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged an arrest detainer requesting politicians not release Mexican criminal illegal alien-Jesus Alejandro Ramirez-Padilla- who has been charged with attempted murder in Salt Lake City, Utah.

According to local reports, this criminal was high on methamphetamine when he attacked a woman in an alley. Ramirez-Padilla reportedly strangled her from behind and she fell to the ground. He allegedly pulled out a knife and then slit her throat multiple times. The woman is in critical condition.

Ramirez-Padilla has been charged with attempted murder, obstruction of justice, aggravated assault, and drug paraphernalia.

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"Jesus Alejandro Ramirez-Padilla is a dangerous criminal illegal alien who violently strangled and slit a woman's throat multiple times," said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. "We are calling on politicians to not release this barbaric criminal from jail and into American neighborhoods. This criminal illegal alien has no place in American communities."

Jesus Alejandro Ramirez-Padilla illegally entered the country at an unknown place and time.

ICE has lodged a detainer for his arrest to ensure he is not released back into American communities.

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