Senate Judiciary Committee’s ranking member, Senator Dick Durbin from Illinois, showed receptiveness to the concerns of an Angel Mom during a critical confirmation hearing for Acting Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche. The mom, Jennifer Bos, expressed that efforts by Angel Parents for immigration reform have been overlooked. Durbin quickly responded, proposing a meeting with Bos after the hearing.
Jennifer Bos, whose daughter met a tragic end with her body found in a container, identified an illegal immigrant’s involvement in her daughter’s case. She supported Todd Blanche’s nomination, highlighting the Trump administration’s priority on combating violent crimes linked to immigration breaches. Angel Families, including Bos, have been urging lawmakers for more stringent enforcement of immigration laws.
During the committee session, Durbin expressed interest in engaging with Bos, acknowledging her as a constituent. Bos voiced a challenge faced by Angel Moms in accessing opportunities to meet with legislators.
“This is the first time I’ve ever spoken with him. I haven’t spoken with them. He spoke to me,” shared Bos in her address to the committee.
Senator Katie Britt from Alabama signaled interest in enabling these meetings, reflecting on the need for victims to interact with lawmakers and the Attorney General. Bos criticized Democratic officials for neglecting immigration reform bills during the last legislative period, mentioning their unwillingness to discuss this critical subject.
At the hearing’s end, Durbin reaffirmed his willingness to meet with Bos immediately, acknowledging her hardship in traveling from Illinois. He repeated his offer to discuss her concerns promptly after the meeting.
Jennifer Bos shared the grief over her daughter, Megan Bos, with the committee. Megan’s case involved Jose Luis Mendoza-Gonzalez, an illegal immigrant charged but released due to Illinois sanctuary policies. Mendoza-Gonzalez faced federal detention after ICE arrested him for being illegally in the U.S. ICE’s Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement (VOICE) office extended support to Bos following her daughter’s alleged killer’s initial release.
Bos lauded Todd Blanche’s efforts, requesting the committee confirm him as Attorney General. She pointed out his dedication to public safety and accountability of criminal networks, urging quicker action to protect other families facing similar tragedies.
Mendoza-Gonzalez faces federal immigration charges and state-level accusations due to his connection to Megan Bos’s death, remaining in custody. Fox News sought Durbin’s commentary on the developments. This incident underscores pressing concerns around immigration reform and justice for victims of immigration-related crimes.