Tragedy
An 8-year-old girl tragically lost her life when she was struck by a vehicle driven by an illegal alien in Boise, Idaho.
Mora Gerety was walking near her middle school when the incident occurred, igniting outrage over the state’s immigration policies.
The driver, Elvin Elgardo Ramos-Caballero, a Honduran national, had been living in the U.S. illegally since entering the country in 2015.
Despite having an outstanding warrant and a final order of removal issued in 2016, he was allowed to slip through the cracks, ultimately receiving a driver's license from the 'sanctuary state' of Oregon.
This latest incident highlights the tragic consequences of lax immigration enforcement and the dangers posed by illegal immigrants on American roads.
According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ramos-Caballero should never have been driving on U.S. streets, especially with a history that includes failing to appear for his immigration hearings.
DHS officials expressed the urgency of deporting criminal foreign nationals to improve public safety, citing Mora Gerety's untimely death as a stark reminder of the importance of strict immigration policies.
Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin lamented that the open border policies have transformed every community into a border town, with deadly ramifications.
Boise is often regarded as a “welcoming city” for immigrants, a designation that some residents and officials are now questioning in light of this tragedy.
Mayor Lauren McLean has maintained that Boise is not a sanctuary city, despite promoting policies aimed at inclusivity for immigrants.
The community is left grieving and questioning whether their safety is prioritized in a system that appears to favor the inclusion of undocumented individuals over the protection of American citizens.
The outcry following Mora's death underscores an urgent call for policymakers to reconsider sanctuary policies that leave families vulnerable and jeopardize public safety.
Sources:
borderhawk.newslifezette.comdiscern.tv