A recent report by the Minnesota Star Tribune highlighted a case involving a driver from Wisconsin, identified as an illegal immigrant from Honduras, who was charged with driving drunk on a revoked license and causing a fatal crash that killed two teenagers from Minnesota. The Trump Administration has stated its intention to deport the individual.
The coverage by the Star Tribune has raised questions about how media outlets report on crimes involving illegal immigrants. According to critics, the newspaper has previously defended individuals convicted of sex offenses who are in the country illegally and characterized certain criminal actions as cultural misunderstandings. The reporting also suggested that citizens might bear consequences for efforts to deport dangerous individuals from communities.
The statement further accused local politicians, including Tim Walz and other supporters of sanctuary policies, of prioritizing protection for those in the country illegally over community safety.
“Meanwhile, the Trump Administration will keep doing everything it can to prevent these unspeakable, unnecessary tragedies from happening again,” according to the statement.
