DHS: Two Wisconsin teens would 'still be alive' if not for sanctuary policies protecting illegal immigrant
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An unauthorized immigrant from Honduras is facing deportation after allegedly driving under the influence and being involved in a crash that resulted in the deaths of two teenagers in Dane County, Wisconsin.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued a detainer for 30-year-old Noelia Saray Martinez-Avila, who has been charged with the fatalities of 18-year-old Hallie Helgeson and 19-year-old Brady Heiling.

“Hallie Helgeson and Brady Heiling had their entire futures in front of them—and they would still be among us today if not for Noelia Saray Martinez-Avila—a criminal unauthorized immigrant from Honduras,” stated Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Martinez-Avila irresponsibly drove the wrong way on a highway while intoxicated, resulting in the deaths of these two young people.”

“ICE has lodged an arrest detainer to remove this public safety threat from the U.S.,” she continued. “Unfortunately, this sanctuary jurisdiction has a history of not honoring ICE arrest detainers often leading to the release of murderers and other heinous criminals. Under Secretary Noem, these precious victims will not be forgotten, and we will fight for justice.” 

Noelia Martinez Avila mugshot

Noelia Saray Martinez-Avila is accused of driving while intoxicated and crashing into another vehicle in Dane County, Wisconsin, killing two teenagers inside, on July 20, 2025. (Department of Homeland Security)

DHS said ICE lodged a detainer for Martinez-Avila’s arrest and removal from the U.S., noting that Dane County has historically not honored ICE detainers because of sanctuary jurisdiction policies.

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