A Heartbreaking Plea
Families shattered by loss are raising their voices. Angel Families, those who’ve buried loved ones killed by individuals illegally in the United States, are demanding Congress pass President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. This legislation promises to seal the border and expedite deportations. Their plea transcends policy debates; it’s a desperate call to spare other families their unbearable grief.
The New York Post shared their open letter to Congress, signed by over 60 relatives, including the mother of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, allegedly killed by two illegal migrants, and the family of Laken Riley, a Georgia nursing student murdered by a Venezuelan gang member. These aren’t activists or commentators. They’re everyday people bearing the scars of Washington’s failure to secure the border.
Their words cut deep. Ignored or dismissed for years, they refuse to stay silent. Each story—of a child or sibling lost to a preventable crime—demands action. Why does Congress hesitate when American lives are at stake?
The pain of Angel Families carries a truth no statistic can erase. They’ve lived the consequences of open borders, and their letter makes it clear: inaction is no longer an option. The government owes them, and all Americans, a secure nation.
This bill represents hope for accountability. It’s a chance to honor the memory of those lost by ensuring no family endures this agony again. The question remains: will Congress listen?
A Plan to Protect America
President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill delivers a robust solution. It commits over $46.5 billion to build a border wall, recruits 10,000 new Border Patrol agents and ICE officers, adds 100,000 detention beds, and streamlines deportations to remove up to a million illegal immigrants each year. This plan prioritizes American safety and restores law and order.
Recent progress proves enforcement works. Trump’s policies, including border militarization and advanced surveillance, have slashed daily crossings from over 10,000 in 2023 to under 300 by April 2025. Yet, cases like Laken Riley’s murder by a Tren de Aragua gang member show the danger persists. One criminal slipping through is one too many.
Angel Families, supported by groups like Advocates for Victims of Illegal Alien Crime, have already driven change. Their push for the Justice for Angel Families Act secured federal support for victims’ families. Passing this bill would amplify their impact, fortifying our borders and preventing further tragedies.
Challenging Misguided Narratives
Some point to studies, like the National Institute of Justice’s Texas data from 2012–2018, claiming undocumented immigrants commit fewer crimes than citizens. This argument sidesteps reality. Every life lost to an illegal immigrant’s crime is a preventable tragedy. Angel Families don’t need data to understand the cost of lax enforcement.
Advocates for policies like the WISE Act argue for more legal pathways and asylum protections, insisting these address migration’s causes. Investing in foreign aid or sanctuary cities, however, fails to stop criminals crossing our borders now. Such proposals divert attention from the urgent need to enforce existing laws.
Certain media outlets fuel these views, emphasizing low immigrant crime rates while glossing over cases like Jocelyn Nungaray’s. Research shows negative framing of immigrants as threats sways public opinion toward enforcement. Angel Families reject sanitized statistics; their lived experiences demand stronger borders.
Time to Act
Angel Families deserve justice, not empty promises. Congress must pass the One Big Beautiful Bill to secure the border, deport criminals, and protect American lives. This is about honoring victims and safeguarding our future.
History supports strong enforcement. From the Border Patrol’s 1924 founding to Trump’s recent 95 percent drop in border apprehensions between March 2024 and March 2025, decisive action delivers results. This bill builds on that legacy, ensuring safety for generations.
Consider your own family. Reflect on the parents who’ve lost children because of government inaction. Stand with Angel Families. Urge Congress to pass this bill. Let’s secure our borders and prevent another family from living this nightmare.