Hernando Garcia-Morales Charged with Attacking School Bus, Faces Deportation

A 40-year-old New Jersey man, Hernando Garcia-Morales, is accused of injuring an 8-year-old girl by throwing a rock through a school bus window, resulting in a skull fracture and surgery. Garcia-Morales, who is in the U.S. illegally and has a history of violence, faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault. The Department of Homeland Security has issued an arrest detainer against him, criticizing New Jersey’s sanctuary policies for allowing his release. He confessed to the rock-throwing incident and other similar acts, with a judge ruling he will remain in jail until his case is resolved.

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