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Rep. Gabe Evans Faces Backlash Over Family's Immigration Past

7/28/2025

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Rep. Gabe Evans, fresh off a narrow victory in Colorado's 8th Congressional District, is under fire for his family's immigration history. Investigative journalist Chase Woodruff uncovered that Evans' grandfather entered the U.S. illegally, challenging Evans' own narrative. As he champions strict immigration policies, his silence on the plight of deported migrants casts doubt on his integrity and commitment to justice.

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Rep. Gabe Evans, fresh off a narrow victory in Colorado's 8th Congressional District, is under fire for his family's immigration history. Investigative journalist Chase Woodruff uncovered that Evans' grandfather entered the U.S. illegally, challenging Evans' own narrative. As he champions strict immigration policies, his silence on the plight of deported migrants casts doubt on his integrity and commitment to justice.