The Crime That Exposed Biden's Immigration Failure

The murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston, Texas, has shaken the nation and stands as the clearest example of the failure of President Joe Biden’s immigration policies. This tragedy, as painful as it is avoidable, exposed the lack of control at the border, the administration’s disregard for national security, and its failure to protect American citizens.

Jocelyn was the victim of a horrific act. She was beaten, sexually assaulted, strangled, and her body was discarded in a bayou. The perpetrators: two men from Venezuela who had entered the country illegally. Both, alleged members of the Venezuelan criminal gang Tren de Aragua—one of the most violent organizations in Latin America—were apprehended by Border Patrol. Instead of being deported immediately, they were released under supervision with ankle monitors while their legal status was reviewed. Rather than protecting the public, the Biden administration offered them a lengthy legal process, and the result was a tragedy that horrified the entire country.

This brutal crime is the direct outcome of a weak and permissive border policy, where criminals who should never have set foot on U.S. soil are treated with absurd leniency. During a White House press conference, Trump advisor Stephen Miller spoke firmly and without filters, voicing what millions of Americans are thinking: this tragedy could—and should—have been prevented. According to Miller, the Biden administration “provided an extensive due process” to these two individuals, placing them in supervised release as though they were model citizens pursuing the American Dream, when in reality they were part of a violent criminal group spreading across the Western Hemisphere.

Tren de Aragua is no minor gang. Born inside a Venezuelan prison, this group has expanded like a plague, reaching multiple countries, including at least 17 U.S. states. Their criminal record includes murder, drug trafficking, extortion, kidnapping, and human trafficking. The fact that individuals tied to this group are walking freely in our neighborhoods—thanks to the decisions of this administration—is a direct threat to every American family.

Jocelyn’s mother, devastated, testified before the United States Congress. She said what few dare to say aloud: her daughter was a victim of an immigration policy that prioritizes the “rights” of criminals over the right of innocent citizens to live in peace. Her voice, filled with pain, was also a direct indictment of the system and those who currently lead it. Her testimony was heart-wrenching but not surprising to those who knew this was only a matter of time. It is not the first case, and unless serious action is taken, it won’t be the last.

Meanwhile, most major media outlets remained silent. When the story finally made headlines, it was only due to the repeated pressure from President Donald Trump, who forced them to acknowledge the case. Miller didn’t hold back: he accused the press of living far from crime, in gated communities and private residences, while pushing an ideological agenda that forces ordinary Americans to coexist with gang members and criminals. “If I offered any of you a house without rent or taxes in a neighborhood dominated by Tren de Aragua or the Sinaloa Cartel, you wouldn’t take it. But you want American citizens to live there,” Miller said to reporters.

The Biden administration has taken no responsibility. Its weak border policies have allowed thousands of undocumented migrants—with no clear records or proper vetting—to enter and settle without restriction. And Jocelyn’s case is just the tip of the iceberg. The truth is, there is no effective filter, no real national security strategy. Only excuses, empty rhetoric, and a dangerous gamble on chaos that is costing lives.

In contrast, President Trump has proposed clear solutions: immediate deportation of criminals, stricter immigration laws, and the designation of groups like Tren de Aragua as foreign terrorist organizations. Additionally, legislation like the “Jocelyn Act” has been introduced, aiming to ensure that no criminal ever gets the opportunity to commit such acts again on American soil.

Jocelyn’s case must not be forgotten. It must serve as a wake-up call, a turning point. American citizens should not have to live in fear in their own country. This is not about politics—it’s about common sense and responsibility. A government’s first duty is to protect its people, and when it fails, the consequences are irreversible. America must regain control of its borders and restore the basic principle that the life of every American child is worth more than any ideological agenda.