An 18-year-old Haitian migrant, Akim Marc Desire, has been arrested in Massachusetts for allegedly molesting a 10-year-old boy. Desire, who arrived in the United States in June 2022, was taken into custody last week in Mansfield, Massachusetts. He is facing charges of indecent assault and battery on a child under the age of 14.
According to law enforcement sources, Desire entered the country legally but violated the terms of his entry, making him unlawfully present in the U.S. at the time of the alleged crime. He is currently in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The arrest has raised concerns about the safety of children in Massachusetts and has sparked renewed scrutiny of the Biden administration’s controversial migrant parole program, known as CHNB. This program allows migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to apply for entry with a sponsor.
Desire reportedly arrived in the U.S. under this program, which was paused in July after an internal review found evidence of widespread fraud. Despite the concerns, the Biden administration has resumed the program after implementing stricter vetting procedures for sponsors.
This case is not an isolated incident. In March, another Haitian migrant, 26-year-old Cory Alvarez, was accused of raping a 15-year-old girl while staying in a migrant hotel in Massachusetts.
The arrests of Desire and Alvarez highlight the potential for criminal activity among migrants entering the country. While the majority of migrants pose no threat, these incidents raise questions about the vetting process and the need for stronger safeguards to protect communities.
ICE Director Todd M. Lyons emphasized the importance of public safety and stated that his agency will continue to prioritize the arrest and removal of noncitizen offenders who pose a threat to the welfare of children.
The Biden administration has faced criticism for its handling of the migrant crisis and its parole program. The recent arrests have only added to the growing concerns about the potential risks associated with the program and the need for more stringent measures to ensure the safety of both migrants and the communities they enter.
