Staff Reports
A mother’s heart-wrenching testimony before Congress highlights the human cost of the ongoing border crisis. Patty Morin, who lost her daughter Rachel to an illegal immigrant, made it clear that the Biden-Harris administration’s border policies have failed American families, and her story is a stark reminder of the consequences of open borders.
At the hearing, Morin recounted the harrowing moment she received the tragic news of her daughter’s murder. The pain of that phone call was palpable as she described the mix of dread and confusion when authorities informed her that Rachel had been found dead in a nearby trail. The details are disturbing: Rachel was allegedly attacked by an illegal immigrant who had slipped through the cracks of a broken immigration system. This tragic incident is merely one of many that underscore the urgent need for stricter immigration enforcement.
🚨Watch this heartbreaking testimony from Patty Morin about her daughter Rachel Morin – a mother of 5 who was raped & murdered by an illegal alien:
“They say that the borders are safe. We live 1,800 miles away from the southern border. They're not safe.”
Kamala is responsible. pic.twitter.com/pCBZ4ABhlA
— Steve Cortes (@CortesSteve) September 18, 2024
Morin’s testimony also shed light on the suspect, who had already been wanted internationally for previous crimes, including the assault of a young girl and her mother. Had proper border protocols been followed, this individual might never have had the opportunity to endanger Rachel’s life in the first place. The failure to use basic tools like DNA testing to track criminals underscores the complete disregard for American safety that characterizes the current administration’s policies.
To add fuel to the fire, Morin pointed out that even in places as distant as New England, the impact of increased immigration is felt. She noted the surprising influx of migrants from Africa, indicating the national reach of the border crisis that threatens communities well beyond the southern frontier. With sanctuary cities extending their services to illegal immigrants, seemingly no one is truly safe, regardless of where they live in the United States.
The hearing was aptly titled “A Country Without Borders: How the Biden-Harris Open-Borders Policies Have Undermined Our Safety and Security,” and Morin’s story resonated with many. As Rachel was remembered as a vibrant mother of five, her tragic end serves as a rallying cry for those advocating for immediate reform. The Morin family continues to fight for justice, pushing back against a narrative that often dismisses the very real consequences of lax immigration enforcement.
With upcoming elections on the horizon, the electorate must consider the implications of current immigration policies. As more stories emerge detailing violent crimes committed by illegal immigrants, the urgency for change has never been clearer. The Morin family’s plight is not just a statistic—it’s a stark reality that numerous American families face, a grim reminder that borders must be secured, and policies must prioritize the safety of U.S. citizens.
