Overview

• Victor Martinez-Hernandez, an MS-13 gang member and illegal immigrant, was convicted of raping and murdering Rachel Morin in 2023 and now faces life in prison without parole.
• Patty Morin, Rachel’s mother, spoke at a White House briefing, urging the media to report on migrant crime and advocating for stronger protections for American citizens.
• The White House criticized CNN and MSNBC for not airing Patty Morin’s remarks, accusing them of disregarding victims of migrant crimes.
• Senator Chris Van Hollen’s trip to El Salvador to address the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a suspected MS-13 member, has drawn backlash from Morin’s family and administration officials.
• The recent revival of the VOICE office by the Department of Homeland Security aims to support victims of crimes committed by illegal immigrants, underscoring the administration’s immigration priorities.