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In a rare moment of unity, Congress has come together to do the right thing and remember a young Texas girl whose life was tragically cut short. The House of Representatives took a stand and voted unanimously to rename a wildlife refuge in honor of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray. This was no ordinary tribute. It’s an outcry against the devastating consequences of our nation’s broken immigration policies.
Let’s not sugarcoat reality. Young Jocelyn’s life was stolen by two illegal immigrants—a brutal reminder of the dangers posed by our porous borders. And yet, amid the ceaseless political theater that defines Washington, D.C., both parties managed to come together on this one issue. Finally, a move towards justice has been made, however symbolic.
Kudos to Republican Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz for initiating this bill. Naming the refuge after her, the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge, doesn’t just memorialize a passionate advocate of wildlife; it screams for justice. Renaming the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge isn’t only a tribute—it’s a message. We won’t let Jocelyn be forgotten. We will honor her by shining a light on the perils our communities face from unsecured borders.
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room. Jocelyn’s killers should never have been in this country to begin with. Former President Biden’s lax border policies and the liberal agenda have enabled too many tragedies like this. Those leaders let chaos spill over into our communities with their neglect and political games.
Congress votes to rename wildlife refuge after 12-year-old Texas girl slain by illegal aliens – Conservative Institute https://t.co/I5U9NZ5bEw
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This vote becomes law once President Trump puts pen to paper—a gesture that solidifies our memory of Jocelyn while serving as a reminder of what real leadership looks like. President Trump has always made America’s safety his top priority, and this act is no exception.
In the whirlwind of partisan bickering, this shared action stands as proof of what can be accomplished when bureaucrats decide to actually serve the people. But let’s not kid ourselves; actions speak louder than names carved in stone or trees. When will the so-called leaders in D.C. take real action to protect our children and communities from these easily preventable horrors?
Will this be a turning point, or just a brief moment of clarity in the otherwise murky swamp? Only time will tell. But let’s never fail to ask—what’s more American than ensuring justice reverberates from sea to shining sea?
