March 23, 2022
For Immediate Release
BETO’S VOTE TO PROTECT SEXUAL PREDATORS
HAS REAL CONSEQUENCES
“If Beto O’Rourke had his way, the illegal immigrant who was convicted of sexually exploiting a minor in McAllen wouldn’t be a top priority for deportation back to his home country. Beto O’Rourke should be ashamed of his vote in Congress to protect sexual predators.”
– Mark Miner, Communications Director
Yesterday It Was Reported A McAllen Soccer Coach Who Is An Illegal Immigrant Was Sentenced To 18 Years In Prison After Sexually-Exploiting The Minor. “A McAllen youth soccer coach on Friday was sentenced to federal prison after having a relationship with a 15-year-old girl on his team, the Department of Justice said. Oscar Hinojosa was sentenced to nearly 18 years in prison following his conviction on sexual exploitation charges. Officials said Hinojosa groomed the child while in a position of trust as her soccer coach. … He convinced the child to send him sexually explicit photos multiple times. … Hinojosa lacks legal status to reside in the United States. He will have a deportation hearing and will remain in custody pending that hearing.” (Taylor Pettaway, “McAllen Girls Soccer Coach Sent To Prison For Sexually Exploiting 15-Year-Old On Team,” San Antonio Express-News, 3/22/22)
· “Hinojosa Unsuccessfully Attempted To Cultivate A Similar Relationship With Another Minor On His Soccer Team…” “An investigation revealed that during that time, Hinojosa unsuccessfully attempted to cultivate a similar relationship with another minor on his soccer team, also telling her that he loved her.” (Taylor Pettaway, “McAllen Girls Soccer Coach Sent To Prison For Sexually Exploiting 15-Year-Old On Team,” San Antonio Express-News, 3/22/22)
O’Rourke Voted Against The DeSantis Amendment To H.R. 240 In 2015. (H.R. 240, On Agreeing To The DeSantis Amendment, U.S. House Of Representatives, 1/14/15, 278-149-6, O’Rourke Voted Nay)
· The DeSantis Amendment Required The DHS To Make Illegal Immigrants Convicted Of Domestic Violence, Child Molestation, Child Abuse Or Exploitation To Have The Highest Priority For Deportation. DESANTIS AMENDMENT: “An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 114-2 to require that DHS treat any alien convicted of any offense involving domestic violence, sexual abuse, child molestation, or child abuse or exploitation as within the categories of aliens subject to DHS’s highest civil immigration enforcement.” (H.Amdt.8 To H.R.240, U.S. House Of Representatives, Accessed 3/15/22)
NOTE: The DeSantis Amendment Did Not Make The Final, Approved Legislation. (H.R. 240, Signed 3/4/15)