White House Stands Firm on Immigration Policies Amid Emotional Plea
The White House has stated that there will be no changes to the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies, despite a heartfelt appeal from Angie Morfin, who lost her 13-year-old son, Ruben, to violence connected to an illegal alien gang.
Morfin’s emotional request aimed to prevent other mothers from experiencing a similar tragedy, citing her desire for change. This statement comes as Sen. Markwayne Mullin, expected to become the next Secretary of Homeland Security, is set to take on his new role following Senate confirmation later this month.
Morfin expressed hope that Mullin, the Republican senator from Oklahoma, would “continue to listen to the voices of the Angel family and support us.”
Responding to her appeal, DHS Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Biss remarked that her heart breaks for families affected by crimes committed by illegal aliens, which she feels have been neglected by those favoring sanctuary policies.
Biss emphasized the agency’s commitment to target dangerous illegal aliens to prevent further tragedies. She noted that nearly 70% of arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement involve individuals who have been charged or convicted of crimes in the U.S.
She also highlighted that under President Trump’s leadership, protecting innocent Americans from illegal aliens has been a priority. Meanwhile, White House press secretary Abigail Jackson reiterated that there are no intentions to alter existing immigration policies, underscoring that Trump’s primary focus has been the deportation of criminal illegal aliens.
Jackson added that Trump’s strong immigration strategies resulted in close to 3 million illegal aliens leaving the U.S., coinciding with claims of an unprecedentedly secure border.
In a recent interview with American Border Story, Morfin conveyed the lasting pain of losing her son. “I’m crying for him today like it was yesterday,” she said, recalling the tragic incident from the winter of 1990 when her non-gang-affiliated son was shot in the back of the head by a gang member. Concerned for his safety, Morfin had arranged for Ruiz to spend the holidays with his grandparents.
She recounted receiving the devastating news from her mother, which still haunts her after all these years. “I knew it was my baby because that’s what we called him,” she shared.
Morfin continues to advocate for her son’s memory and aims for Mullin to hear the voices of families like hers, pledging to fight against similar tragedies in the future.
As the confirmation process for Mullin unfolds, he faces significant scrutiny from several Democrats and even skepticism from Republican Sen. Rand Paul. Mullin expressed his commitment to protect all Oklahomans and emphasized the importance of his role, stating that it transcends political divides.
In a response to Morfin’s plea, Mullin’s office directed inquiries to the White House.
Nicole Kyprilov, the executive director of the advocacy group American Border Story, voiced her support for Morfin and confirmed the organization’s dedication to ensuring families impacted by such tragedies are heard and that real policy changes occur. “We are grateful for the leadership of DHS,” she noted, highlighting recent collaborative efforts to amplify the voices of angel families.
