An illegal immigrant from Mexico, named as a person of interest in the Los Angeles area fires, may avoid being detained by immigration officials because of California's sanctuary laws. Immigration officials confirmed Tuesday that Juan Manuel Sierra is a Mexican national in the U.

A blowtorch-wielding man subdued by Los Angeles residents in a viral online video is living in the United States unlawfully

The L.A. County health department Thursday said it does not collaborate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or any other immigration enforcement agencies.

Leyva, was arrested last Thursday after 'attempting to start a fire' with a blowtorch in a West Hills neighborhood, authorities said.

A blowtorch-wielding man who was arrested near the LA wildfires, who wasn't facing arson charges, is said to be an illegal alien from Mexico.

Leyva, 33, entered the U.S. illegally at an unknown date and time, according to federal immigration officials.

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A suspect with a blowtorch arrested by police officers near the Kenneth wildfire is reportedly an illegal immigrant from Mexico.

While Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE) issued a detainer for Sierra, California's sanctuary laws, known as SB 54, often stop local law enforcement from notifying the federal agency about a suspect's immigration status or when he may be released.