Two South Carolina Boys Killed on Sidewalk by Alleged Drunk Illegal Immigrant Driver

A Mexican national in the United States illegally, identified as Eri Perez, allegedly drove drunk and veered onto a Spartanburg County sidewalk, killing 12-year-old Dereon James Robinson and a 9-year-old companion as they rode bikes. ICE has lodged a detainer for Perez as federal authorities move to take custody of him for possible deportation following any state prosecution. The tragedy is already being cited by the administration as evidence that catch-and-release immigration failures carry real body counts, intensifying pressure on Democratic governors who have resisted federal detainer cooperation in sanctuary jurisdictions.