Virginia Parents Allege Adult Male Illegal Immigrant Student Who Entered US Under Biden Admin Groped Daughters

An illegal immigrant high school student who entered the United States in 2024 under the Biden administration now faces nine counts of assault charges after parents in Fairfax County, Va., say he repeatedly groped girls inside school hallways.

Parents of roughly a dozen alleged victims accused 19-year-old Israel Flores Ortiz of approaching girls from behind in school hallways and placing his hands between their legs, moving from the front to the back, according to 7News. The suspect entered the United States in 2024 and was released under policies in place during the Biden administration, 7News Reporter Nick Minock reported.

“This student happens to be in the country illegally. ICE told me that he entered the country in 2024 and was released under the Biden administration. And now he’s charged with assault and battery,” Minock said.

Families say the incidents happened multiple times during the school year before authorities intervened. The suspect is currently being held in jail as the criminal case proceeds. Several parents told WJLA they are furious with Fairfax County Public Schools, accusing administrators of allowing the alleged behavior to continue for months without taking meaningful action.

The suspect’s public defender asked the court to release him on bail. Prosecutor Jenna Sands from Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano’s office agreed with the request, but the judge denied it, ruling the proposal did not sufficiently address public safety concerns.

Immigration authorities have since lodged a detainer — a request asking local officials to hold the suspect so federal agents can take custody — while he remains in jail. ICE said the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office said it will honor that detainer if the suspect is released. Parents who spoke publicly about the case said they want accountability from both the school system and local officials.