The article discusses the ongoing legal and political battle regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation back to El Salvador amidst the Trump administration's aggressive rhetoric. It highlights how Team Trump leverages the grief of families affected by crimes committed by undocumented immigrants to counter criticism of immigration policies. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's invitation to a grieving mother during a press briefing exemplifies this tactic, igniting a discussion on the ethics of using personal tragedies for political gain. The piece also emphasizes the complexity of attributing crime solely to immigration status, pointing out that the focus should not singularly rest on immigration in these tragic narratives.
Morin previously spoke at the 2024 Republican National Convention as one of several "angel families" who blamed the deaths of their loved ones on the Biden administration's immigration policies.
To be clear, there is nothing more heartrending than a parent's grief over the death of a child, regardless of its circumstances.
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