Biden's DHS Freed Accused Killer of Loyola Student Despite No Valid Asylum Claim

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Internal Department of Homeland Security documents reveal that the Biden administration's DHS, led by Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, released an illegal alien from Venezuela into the United States despite knowing he did not have a valid asylum claim. This illegal alien, Jose Medina-Medina, is now accused of murdering 18-year-old Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in a random attack in Chicago.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing concerns about the Biden administration's immigration policies, which critics say have led to the release of dangerous illegal immigrants into American communities. The murder of Sheridan Gorman is one of several recent incidents where illegal aliens released by DHS have been accused of committing violent crimes.

The details

According to the House Judiciary Committee, DHS documents show that when Medina-Medina arrived at the southern border in May 2023, he did not have a valid form of identification, could not provide a U.S. address or contact, and explicitly stated he did not fear returning to Venezuela. However, DHS still released him into the country, citing lack of detention space, even while acknowledging he was likely to abscond from immigration proceedings.

• Medina-Medina arrived at the southern border on May 9, 2023.
• Sheridan Gorman was allegedly murdered by Medina-Medina on March 19, 2026.

What’s next

The House Judiciary Committee is expected to hold hearings on the Biden administration's immigration policies and the circumstances surrounding Medina-Medina's release into the U.S. despite his lack of a valid asylum claim.