U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin issued a sharply worded statement about immigration enforcement after authorities charged 23‑year‑old illegal alien Julio Morales-Jarquin with assaulting elderly residents at a care facility. Tiffany’s remarks came as local officials continued their investigation and prepared for the first court hearings in the case.
Tiffany noted that activists recently staged a “Day without Immigrants” rally to call attention to what they claim are the harms that would befall America if the government deported millions of illegal aliens.
The Wisconsin Congressman responded to the rally and charges police brought against Morales-Jarquin by calling for stronger federal action on immigration enforcement. He issued a statement criticizing current policy and urging the removal of individuals who commit crimes in the United States. “I prefer ‘A Day without Immigrant Crime’ and the deportation of these predators,” Tiffany posted on X.
Fitchburg police reported that staff at a residential care facility contacted law enforcement on Sunday after uncovering concerns that an employee may have assaulted vulnerable residents. Detectives opened an investigation and referred the case to prosecutors, who filed two counts of second‑degree sexual assault.
The Fitchburg Police Department said it is working with the facility’s administration and protective services to ensure residents’ safety. “The Fitchburg Police Department is committed to maintaining the safety of vulnerable members of our community and is working with the facility’s administration and protective services to ensure the well-being of all the facility’s residents,” the department said in a statement.
Officials said they will not release additional details about the victims or the circumstances of the alleged assaults due to the sensitive nature of the case and the ongoing investigation.
Court records show the suspect, Julio Morales‑Jarquin, has an immigration detainer hold against him and had multiple encounters with police in the last year, including three citations for driving without a valid license.
He was held on a $200,000 cash bond during his initial appearance, and a court commissioner ordered him to have no contact with the victims. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 6.
Tiffany’s comments came as lawmakers continue to debate immigration‑related legislation at the federal level. Supporters of stricter enforcement argue that the government should prioritize removing non‑citizens who commit crimes, while critics of broad enforcement measures warn that sweeping language can lead to unfair targeting of people who have not engaged in wrongdoing.
A recent Harvard/Harris poll found 75 percent of registered voters support deporting criminal illegal aliens and 55 percent back deporting all illegal aliens.
