Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo cautioned against blaming immigrants over the death of a 12-year-old girl allegedly killed by two migrants.
The head of the governing body that oversees Harris County, Texas, urged leaders not to malign immigrants over the murder of a 12-year-old girl found strangled to death last week. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo on Tuesday said 'evil happens regardless of immigration status' while urging officials not to politicize the death of Jocelyn Nungaray. Two illegal immigrants from Venezuela are charged in her killing.
Martinez allegedly told authorities he tied Jocelyn's legs and instructed Ramos to throw her in the bayou. Martinez had bite marks and scratches on his arm and shaved his beard to avoid detection, authorities allege. During Tuesday's meeting, Hidalgo said congressional Democrats and Republicans initially agreed on an immigration package that would have kept Martinez and Ramos in Mexico and would have sent back anyone who didn't cross into the U.S. at a legal entry point.
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