Illegal Alien Convicted on 9 Counts of Groping Girls at Virginia High School

The 18-year-old student from El Salvador was released into the U.S. by the Biden administration.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:18am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a pair of handcuffs against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh camera flash, conceptually representing the arrest and conviction of an illegal immigrant student for multiple counts of assault.A harsh flash photograph of handcuffs symbolizes the arrest and conviction of an illegal immigrant student for multiple counts of assault.Fairfax Today

An 18-year-old illegal alien student at Fairfax County High School in Virginia has been convicted on nine counts of groping girls in the hallways. Israel Flores Ortiz, who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border in 2024, was released into the U.S. by the Biden administration and later convicted of the assaults.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing concerns about the impact of the Biden administration's immigration policies, with critics arguing that releasing illegal immigrants into the country has led to increased crime and public safety issues in local communities.

The details

Ortiz, an illegal alien from El Salvador, was convicted on nine counts of assault and battery for groping girls at Fairfax County High School. School officials knew of the incidents for over two weeks before notifying parents.

  • Ortiz crossed the U.S.-Mexico border in 2024.
  • Ortiz was convicted on the groping charges on April 10, 2026.
  • Ortiz is set to be sentenced on April 21, 2026.

The players

Israel Flores Ortiz

An 18-year-old illegal alien student from El Salvador who was convicted on nine counts of groping girls at Fairfax County High School.

Lauren Bis

A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security who criticized the Biden administration's immigration policies in the wake of Ortiz's convictions.

Georgina Aye

The principal of Fairfax County High School, who sent a letter to parents about the groping incidents more than two weeks after they were first reported.

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What they’re saying

“This 18-year-old criminal illegal alien should not have been attending a Virginia high school and allowed to prey on innocent teenage girls.”

— Lauren Bis, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson

“Following his criminal convictions for nine counts of assault and battery, we are once again calling on Governor Spanberger and her fellow sanctuary politicians to not release this sexual predator from jail back into our communities to victimize more innocent women.”

— Lauren Bis, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson

What’s next

Ortiz is set to be sentenced on April 21, 2026 for the nine counts of groping.

The takeaway

This case highlights ongoing concerns about the impact of the Biden administration's immigration policies, with critics arguing that releasing illegal immigrants into the country has led to increased crime and public safety issues in local communities.