Staff Reports
A Florida woman’s shocking stunt exposed glaring vulnerabilities in our immigration system. Latrance Battle, 52, dressed as an ICE agent and kidnapped her ex-boyfriend’s wife in broad daylight. This brazen act of deception preyed on the victim’s lawful pursuit of citizenship, highlighting how criminals exploit honest immigrants.
Battle stormed into the victim’s workplace wearing a fake ICE shirt and flashing a phony sheriff’s badge. She barked orders like a federal agent, even using a handheld radio to mimic official business. The terrified victim, fearing deportation during her residency process, obeyed without question.
The kidnapper dragged her victim to an apartment complex, snarling that she’d “suffer the consequences of her husband’s actions.” This twisted personal vendetta weaponized our immigration laws against an innocent woman. It’s a wake-up call: weak borders and lax enforcement put targets on law-abiding families.
Miraculously, the victim escaped when Battle left her unattended. She sprinted to a neighbor’s home, shaking but alive, to call real law enforcement. Meanwhile, Battle tried fleeing to Alabama—proof criminals know how to game the system when authorities aren’t vigilant.
Sheriff’s deputies tracked Battle down, bodycam footage showing her defiant glare as they cuffed her. Charges include kidnapping, robbery, and impersonating an officer—crimes that demand maximum penalties. Patriots know punishing fake agents protects the real heroes who keep us safe.
This case exposes how open borders and bureaucratic red tape endanger legal immigrants. The victim followed every rule yet still faced terror from a jealous fraud. When will Washington wake up and back ICE instead of handcuffing them?
Conservatives understand: Strong borders and respect for law enforcement prevent this chaos. Battle’s scheme crumbled because local deputies did their jobs with courage and speed. Every American deserves protection from predators abusing our generosity.
The real crisis isn’t just this one kidnapping—it’s a system that lets criminals mock our laws. Time to fund ICE, deport illegals, and stand with those playing by the rules. No more games. No more victims.
