A biological male who identifies as a “transgender” woman and illegally entered the United States under the Biden administration is facing trial in New York for the rape of a minor and stalking, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Nicol Alexandra Contreras-Suarez, a Colombian national, is accused of first-degree rape of a child under 17. Despite a lengthy criminal record, Contreras-Suarez was previously released into the country by federal officials and later shielded by sanctuary policies in Massachusetts and New York.
DHS officials said the suspect, who presents as a “transgender” woman, is scheduled to appear before the New York Supreme Court on September 10, 2025. He is currently being held at Rikers Island.
“Thanks to the failed sanctuary policies and Biden’s open-border agenda, this serial criminal was freed to prey on innocent American children – but that ends now,” said DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.
Contreras-Suarez first entered the U.S. illegally through San Ysidro, California, in March 2023. U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrested him but subsequently released him into the country under Biden-era protocols.
He later racked up additional charges in Medford, Massachusetts, where he was arrested for armed robbery, prostitution, and assault with a deadly weapon. Despite these serious charges, local sanctuary policies resulted in his release from custody without deportation or further federal detention.
DHS officials said Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer request with Manhattan Central Booking in February 2025, which finally allowed federal agents to take custody of the suspect.
The case has reignited debate over sanctuary city policies, “transgender” criminal protections, and the Biden administration’s border enforcement failures.
