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Mother of Victim Slams Media, Demands Immigration Accountability

2/25/2026

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Patty Morin, whose daughter Rachel was killed by an illegal immigrant, criticized media coverage of U.S. President Donald Trump's deportation efforts.
She said recognizing victims like her daughter would demand accountability, which politicians avoid.
She attended White House's National Angel Family Day ceremony, where Trump honored families affected by crimes by illegal immigrants.
CNN criticized not covering event live, while Morin argued officials dismissing immigration enforcement lack empathy for crime victims.

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Patty Morin, whose daughter Rachel was killed by an illegal immigrant, criticized media coverage of U.S. President Donald Trump's deportation efforts.
She said recognizing victims like her daughter would demand accountability, which politicians avoid.
She attended White House's National Angel Family Day ceremony, where Trump honored families affected by crimes by illegal immigrants.
CNN criticized not covering event live, while Morin argued officials dismissing immigration enforcement lack empathy for crime victims.