Senator Chris Van Hollen is facing fierce backlash after visiting a deported illegal immigrant in El Salvador while ignoring American victims of border chaos. Patty Morin, whose daughter Rachel was raped and murdered by an illegal migrant, blasted Van Hollen for putting foreign criminals ahead of grieving families.
Van Hollen claims his trip focused on “correcting administrative errors” for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported after ICE called him an MS-13 member. But Morin called it a slap in the face to every American who’s lost loved ones to illegal alien violence. She asked why her tax dollars are funding mercy missions for gang affiliates instead of securing the border.
The Department of Homeland Security insists Garcia is a violent MS-13 operative involved in drug trafficking and spousal abuse. Federal documents show he was arrested with rolls of cash, drugs, and gang symbols on his clothing. Two separate judges ruled he had gang ties, though his lawyers claim those findings are flawed.
Garcia’s wife once accused him of domestic violence, yet now defends him as innocent. Police reports link him to associates with lengthy criminal histories, including confirmed MS-13 members. A detective who flagged Garcia’s gang connections was later suspended for misconduct, casting doubt on some evidence.
Rachel Morin’s killer crossed the border illegally after murdering a woman in El Salvador. Her mother says politicians like Van Hollen care more about protecting illegal immigrants than American citizens. She demanded to know why Garcia gets special treatment while her family’s suffering gets ignored.
Van Hollen argues Garcia deserves due process and claims his deportation was mishandled. He says fixing immigration errors helps maintain America’s “moral authority.” Critics counter that prioritizing gang members over crime victims shows how upside-down Democrat priorities have become.
This clash highlights the growing anger over illegal immigration’s human cost. Everyday Americans watch politicians fight for criminal aliens while their own communities reel from border-related violence. For families like the Morins, empty promises about “compassion” ring hollow as more graves get dug.
The battle over Garcia isn’t just about one man—it’s about whether America puts its citizens first. Until leaders start defending the people they swore to protect, tragedies like Rachel Morin’s murder will keep happening.
