Hundreds of Murders Linked to Release of Immigrants:  New data reveals that 121 illegal immigrants released into U.S. communities by the Obama administration went on to commit murder.  Stephen Dinan of the Washington Times reports that most of the immigrants were released under the discretion of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), who contest that a criminal record is not sufficient to qualify for mandatory detention under their policies.  ICE stiffened their policies this year, and now has a supervisor approve cases in which the agency plans to release immigrants with serious criminal records.

Gang Members Responsible for Violence in TN City:  After four people were injured in shootings over the past two days, law enforcement in Chattanooga, Tennessee believe that a rivalry between 12-15 gang members is driving the city's violence.  Sara Sidery of WRCB reports that according to Fred Fletcher, the city's Chief of Police, there is "a lot of mobility between traditionally established groups" with members breaking off and forming their own groups, igniting conflict.  The city has seen nine total shootings in recent weeks, six of which occurred all in the same week.

ICE's Sex Offender Policies Face Criticism:  A Boston Globe investigation found that hundreds of convicted rapists and child molesters who do not have American citizenship are released into U.S. communities because their home countries refuse to take them back.  Jeff Goldman of NJ reports on the Globe's findings, which show that after sex offenders complete their sentences, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) fails to ensure that they register with local authorities.  A 2001 Supreme Court ruling, which states that ICE is not permitted to detain immigrants indefinitely once they complete their prison term, is at the root of the issue.

Actions of Social Workers Investigated After Beating of Boy:  The actions of social workers overseeing the family of a 13-month-old Los Angeles boy are being investigated after he was found brutally beaten last week.  Garrett Therolf of the LA Times reports that Fernando Garcia was found with bruises and burns on his body and the boyfriend of his mother, who Fernando was reportedly fearful of, was arrested on suspicion of child abuse.  Two domestic violence reports in the boy's mother's past leave the Department of Child and Family Services confused as to why the social workers didn't take a more "assertive and probing approach."  Fernando is not expected to survive his injuries.