In a tragic incident in western Utah County, a 14-year-old girl, Jalee Anderson, lost her life in a devastating off-highway vehicle (OHV) rollover. Her death has left her family, friends, and community in deep mourning, reminding us of the unpredictability and dangers that come with outdoor adventures. At the same time, an equally heartbreaking tragedy unfolded this past Friday in North Carolina, where 20-year-old Fletcher Harris and his 19-year-old girlfriend, Skylar Provenza, died in a head-on crash. Both accidents have brought unimaginable grief to their loved ones, but the story surrounding them takes a deeper, more troubling turn.

The cause of the North Carolina crash points to a suspect named Juan Alvarado Aguilar, an illegal immigrant who was driving under the influence. Aguilar, who had been charged with a DUI in the past and had multiple failures to appear in court, was behind the wheel with a suspended license. Despite an ICE detainer being issued due to his illegal status, Aguilar was never deported and walked away from the crash with minimal injuries, sparking outrage in the community.

These incidents highlight the deep, unresolved issues in our immigration system and raise difficult questions about the safety of American citizens when dangerous individuals slip through the cracks of the law. While these tragic deaths have shaken the affected communities, there have been no protests, no widespread outcry. Some feel that certain political factions, particularly the Democrats, have chosen who they will defend in these cases — and it’s not the innocent victims.