The Biden-Harris administration’s refusal to control the southern border has led to a tragic and avoidable outcome — the death of St. Louis Police Officer David Lee, struck and killed by an illegal immigrant. The administration’s open-border policies have allowed criminals to flood into the U.S., leading to a spike in crime that has now claimed another life.
Officer Lee, a dedicated law enforcement officer, was working a crash scene on Interstate 70 when 24-year-old Ramon Chavez-Rodriguez plowed into him. Chavez-Rodriguez, an illegal immigrant with prior arrests, was speeding and driving under the influence. He was charged with the death of a law enforcement officer and other serious offenses.
This is not an isolated incident. In Texas alone, between 2011 and 2024, over 312,000 illegal immigrants have been arrested for serious crimes including murder, assault, and sexual assault. Despite these alarming statistics, the Biden-Harris administration continues to downplay the issue, ignoring the reality that lives like Officer Lee’s are being cut short.
Had the administration enforced stricter immigration laws, Officer Lee might still be alive. His death highlights the growing threat illegal immigration poses not just to law enforcement but to everyday Americans. The Biden-Harris administration’s failure to secure the border and prevent criminals from entering the country has resulted in an unnecessary loss of life. Officer Lee leaves behind a grieving family and community, all of whom are left questioning why the federal government continues to prioritize open borders over the safety of its citizens.
