**Criminal Protection: Democrats Defend MS-13 Member Amid Rising Concerns**
In a troubling display of priorities, recent events highlight how far the Democrat party is willing to go to shield criminal elements from justice.
The recent arrest of Joel Armando Mejia-Benitez, a confirmed MS-13 gang member in Maryland, sheds light on this alarming trend.
Mejia-Benitez, who had previously been deported from the United States, was apprehended by ICE after evading law enforcement for nearly a decade.
This heavily tattooed gang member, wanted in El Salvador for gun-related charges, now stands as a stark reminder of the failures of open-border policies championed by the left.
Just last week, New Jersey Congress members attempted to storm an ICE facility in a misguided effort to defend such criminals.
The actions of these politicians raise a pressing question: Why are Democrats so eager to protect such dangerous individuals?
Instead of focusing on securing our borders and prioritizing the safety of American citizens, they appear more inclined to align themselves with violent criminals.
Such antics are reminiscent of the strategies employed by Democrats, where criminals are often defended at the cost of public safety.
President Trump’s tough stance on immigration and crime is precisely what many Americans voted for in the last election.
His commitment to enforcing immigration laws and ensuring that dangerous criminals are removed from the streets stands in stark contrast to the Democrats’ approach, which too often favors the rights of criminals over the rights of law-abiding citizens.
In light of Mejia-Benitez’s arrest, it’s essential to reiterate the importance of backing law enforcement in their relentless fight against gangs like MS-13.
As the Trump administration continues to focus on securing our borders and deporting dangerous individuals, we must question whether Democrats are willing to prioritize public safety or continue their misguided support for criminal activity.
Sources:
redstate.comborderhawk.newshumanevents.com