Protesters to gather for AG Sessions' arrival in Central Islip

<p>Kenneth Evans, whose 24-year-old son was fatally shot in what was believed to be an MS-13 killing in 2015, says Sessions' visit to the area is politicizing the recent deaths of four young men found inside a Central Islip park.&nbsp;</p>

News 12 Staff

Apr 27, 2017, 11:10 PM

Updated 2,549 days ago

Share:

Protesters to gather for AG Sessions' arrival in Central Islip
Protesters plan to make their voices heard during U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions' visit to Central Islip. 
Kenneth Evans, whose 24-year-old son was fatally shot in what was believed to be an MS-13 killing in 2015, says Sessions' visit to the area is politicizing the recent deaths of four young men found inside a Central Islip park. 
"He's going to go back to his office, not going to do nothing about it," says Evans, who says he was not invited to meet with the attorney general, though other families were. "It's not going to do anything about the MS-13, it's not going to slow them down."
Dozens of protesters are expected to gather at the courthouse beginning at 8 a.m. 
Among the protesters will be Dr. Calvin Butts, the president of SUNY Old Westbury.
"Here is a man that represents the worst in our nation, here's a man who opposed legal and illegal immigration," says Butts. "They need someone with greater sensitivity, with a better track record of addressing these issues."
Former Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy, known for his crackdown on illegal immigration, supports the attorney general's visit. He says MS-13 should be prosecuted like organized crime.
"If they've been convicted of a gang-related offense, they are no longer able to associate with MS-13 gang members. If they do, that's your predicate…to re-arrest them, put them in jail, or possibly deport them," says Levy. 
Sessions will be meeting with Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, as well as the Nassau and Suffolk police commissioners. He will be holding a news conference at 10 a.m.
 


More from News 12
2:05
Long Island native ID’d as person who set himself on fire outside Trump trial in Manhattan

Long Island native ID’d as person who set himself on fire outside Trump trial in Manhattan

1:35
Cloudy start to the weekend before sun comes through

Cloudy start to the weekend before sun comes through

0:37
Officials: Wildlife rehabilitator took raccoons into her Merrick home without required rabies license

Officials: Wildlife rehabilitator took raccoons into her Merrick home without required rabies license

1:42
FBI on alert as Jewish Long Islanders prepare to celebrate Passover

FBI on alert as Jewish Long Islanders prepare to celebrate Passover

0:22
East Northport man sentenced to 23 years in prison for sexually abusing great niece

East Northport man sentenced to 23 years in prison for sexually abusing great niece

1:44
Islandia woman turns 106, offers secret to long life

Islandia woman turns 106, offers secret to long life

2:28
Islanders owner surprises fans with free playoff tickets

Islanders owner surprises fans with free playoff tickets

0:35
Calverton man pleads guilty to attempted murder charges related to opening fire at Bellport vigil

Calverton man pleads guilty to attempted murder charges related to opening fire at Bellport vigil

1:46
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer’s defense attorney demands information on other ‘top suspect’

Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer’s defense attorney demands information on other ‘top suspect’

0:51
Baldwin students learn business skills with 'Little Lenox Bakery'

Baldwin students learn business skills with 'Little Lenox Bakery'

0:35
Tesla recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because accelerator pedal can get stuck

Tesla recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because accelerator pedal can get stuck

1:46
Gov. Hochul announces harsher penalties for illegal smoke shops

Gov. Hochul announces harsher penalties for illegal smoke shops

2:10
News 12 provides tips on the do's and don'ts of recycling

News 12 provides tips on the do's and don'ts of recycling

Is your mom awesome? Long Island tell us why your Mom Rocks!

Is your mom awesome? Long Island tell us why your Mom Rocks!

Show off your team spirit! Share your photos with News 12

Show off your team spirit! Share your photos with News 12

1:55
The Real Deal: How tipping trends have changed in the tri-state area

The Real Deal: How tipping trends have changed in the tri-state area

0:13
Officials: West Babylon home destroyed by fire

Officials: West Babylon home destroyed by fire

0:47
Cafe 217 provides students with autism chance for work experience at East Rockaway HS

Cafe 217 provides students with autism chance for work experience at East Rockaway HS

0:42
Community raises $12,000 for workers of Merrick bar closed due to fire

Community raises $12,000 for workers of Merrick bar closed due to fire

0:23
Police: Hempstead man stole parking meters near Jericho Turnpike and Roslyn Road

Police: Hempstead man stole parking meters near Jericho Turnpike and Roslyn Road