The issue focused on illegal immigrants who commit crimes such as trafficking and unlawful acquisition of firearms. Law enforcement agencies across the country say illegal immigrants face criminal prosecution for firearms offenses and illegal firearm transfers to illegal buyers. Law enforcement agencies across the country say illegal immigrants pose a criminal justice crisis because illegal firearms purchases go unchecked and illegal transfers often occur without checks or oversight from federal authorities. Attorney General Loretta Lynch released an investigative report late Friday highlighting concerns over illegal firearm transfers and illegal firearm transfers that continued during President Barack Obama's tenure