6/27/2017 - Reagan McCarthy Townhall.com
Washington, D.C. -Illegal immigrant crime
is facing new opposition with the launch of the Advocates for Victims of
Illegal Alien Crime (AVIAC).
The group was founded by Mary Ann Mendoza and Don Rosenberg, who both lost their children to illegal immigrant
felons. The founders are joined by more Americans whose children and loved ones
have been killed by illegal immigrants. AVIAC aims to be a resource for victims
of illegal alien crimes, such as assault and battery, identity theft and rape; the
organization also seeks to serve families of these victims.
Representative Steve
King (R-IA) is one of the organization’s strongest advocates, promising to push
legislation such as Sarah's Law and Kate’s Law. Rep. King is a proponent of strong immigration
policy and was the keynote speaker at AVIAC’s launch event. He cited a heavy
amnesty time period under President Ronald Reagan:
“In 1986, Ronald Reagan
was honest. He called his legislation amnesty. Now, they just call it
comprehensive immigration reform. We know it means amnesty...I thought he would
veto it [amnesty] because I thought he understood that we have to uphold the
rule of law.”
“We’re on the cusp of
restoring the rule of law,” he said on the new administration.
Rep. King rightfully pointed
out the sad truth that is often untold about illegal immigrant crimes: that
each and every one is avoidable.
“Every one of those
lives that have been snuffed out by someone who is unlawfully in America,
illegal aliens, is a preventable death,” he said.
Rep. King brought up
that although illegal immigrants commit more crimes than American citizens, the
most crucial offense is executed on arrival by illegal immigrants. Coming to
America illegally is a federal crime. He criticized Democrats for overlooking
the immigration problem, and using it for political capital.
“Hillary Clinton would
fast track citizenship to anyone who would vote as a Democrat,” King said.
Attendees of the event
had the opportunity to hear from the families who lost their children and loved
ones at the hand of illegal immigration. The group gathered from across the
country, from California to Massachusetts, in support of the same cause, and
with losing loved ones in common.
Michelle Root, who lost
her daughter Sarah, who is the namesake of Sarah’s Law, spoke to the support aspect of AVIAC:
“When my daughter Sarah
was killed last year, I wish I had an organization like this to turn to...AVIAC
is important to me and the rest of the families standing here today, and many
Americans...because we share the same grief. All of our loved ones would still
be here today if it weren’t for the person who was here illegally.”
“We stand here today to
speak truth, standing up for loved ones we lost, for other victims who have
been silenced and for future generations of Americans who deserve to be safe
and secure,” she added.
The rest of the
families shared their stories and passion for taking action on illegal
immigration. The unique variety of tragic stories and diversity of the group
proved that everyone is affected by illegal alien crime; and illegal
immigration is not a victimless crime.
Watch the launch video
for Advocates for Victims of Illegal Alien Crime here:
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