Staff Reports
In yet another tragic reminder of the consequences of lax immigration enforcement, Nathanial Baker, a 21-year-old college student, paid the ultimate price for the failure of our immigration system. This promising young man had his life cut short by Rosali I. Fernandez-Cruz, an illegal alien who had a deportation order hanging over his head since 2018. Instead of being sent back to El Salvador, this individual opted to stick around and ultimately take a life—Nate’s life—in a hit-and-run incident.
The astonishing details of this case are more than just numbers; they point to a systemic failure that is actively supported by many Democratic leaders who seem more preoccupied with shielding criminal offenders than protecting law-abiding American citizens. Fernandez-Cruz, despite having been arrested by border patrol back in 2016, was granted a ticket to stay in the country long enough to commit this horrific act. While the Biden administration rolls out the proverbial red carpet for illegal immigrants, somehow, it’s legal citizens like Baker who pay the price.
What transpired on that fateful day in South Carolina was nothing short of a crime scene out of a shocking horror show. Fernandez-Cruz, what a poetic name for an individual whose actions were anything but noble, was behind the wheel without a license and driving with two passengers. When he struck Baker, he didn’t just stop to check on the young man he had just harmed; he fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle and the victim, leading police on a chase that should never have happened in the first place. His cohorts decided to take a page out of his book and escape the scene as well—talk about loyalty!
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It’s worth noting that this tragic event happened against a backdrop where ample warnings have been ignored about the cultural and societal impacts of illegal immigration. Data from Spain reveals that migrants were involved in half of this year’s female murder victims—a grim statistic that raises red flags for any rational individual who recognizes the dangers of open borders ideology. How many more lives need to be shattered before the political elite wakes up and realizes the human cost of their policies?
Responses from the University of South Carolina community have turned into bittersweet tributes that echo the grief felt for a young man whose potential has now been erased. Nate’s fraternity has expressed their sorrow, calling for a continuation of his spirit through kindness and selflessness, a call that ought to resonate well beyond its intended audience. This heartbreaking loss is not just another statistic—it’s a cautionary tale that underscores the vital need for a commitment to law and order in immigration policy.
The tragic case of Nathanial Baker is not just a headline; it’s a stark indicator of what can happen when the legal system fails to enforce immigration laws. Rather than allowing criminals to meander through loopholes and evade deportation orders, the focus must shift to creating a system that genuinely prioritizes American lives and safety over securing votes from those who support amnesty and lax border enforcement. The memory of Baker, a bright young man taken too soon, should serve as a rallying cry for all those who understand the value of enforcing our laws and protecting our citizens.
