Insightson Ramón Morales Reyes, the Wisconsin resident who faced baseless accusations of plotting to harm President Trump.
Headline: Falsely Accused Mexican Immigrant Fights Deportation, Framed for Threatening Trump
Misleading Headlines Haunt Mexican Man Cleared of Threatening Trump
In the heart of Chicago, a confusing scenario unfolds as Ramón Morales Reyes, a long-time immigrant from Mexico, grapples with the aftermath of being falsely accused of a serious crime—threatening former President Donald Trump's life. Despite Wisconsin authorities confirming the man's innocence, federal authorities continue to pursue his deportation, adding salt to the wound.
Last week, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem unveiled Morales Reyes' photo on social media, along with an excerpt of a letter he allegedly penned, calling for Trump to be shot at a rally. This arrest was seized upon by the White House and Trump supporters as a triumph in the administration's aggressive crackdown on immigration. But as details started unraveling, it became evident that Morales Reyes wasn't the culprit.
Contrary to the accusation, Morales Reyes can't write in English and doesn't speak the language fluently. Days later, authorities in Wisconsin charged Demetric D. Scott for forging the letter, aiming to frame Morales Reyes as a scapegoat in a 2023 attack. Scott admitted to police that he forged the letters and orchestrated the plot, according to court documents.
Despite the truth coming to light, federal authorities accelerated their efforts to deport Morales Reyes. They insist that he doesn't have legal permission to live in the country. Morales Reyes, a married father of three, immigrated from Mexico in the 1980s and worked as a dishwasher in Milwaukee. Now, he's detained at Dodge Detention Center, fearing for his future and that of his family.
Advocates for Morales Reyes argue that he's a scapegoat in an increasingly hostile environment for immigrants. They demand a swift resolution to prevent further harassment and threats that the family has been suffering. In a downtown Chicago immigration court, Morales Reyes, in a green jail jumpsuit, expressed his concerns through a Spanish interpreter.
Immigrant rights activists stand by Morales Reyes, rallying to stop the scapegoating of immigrants. Will justice prevail for this innocent man who, despite being cleared of the crime, faces possible removal from his home due to his immigration status?
[1] "Man cleared of threats against Trump faces deportation," Associated Press, May 19, 2022.[2] "Ramón Morales Reyes: Wisconsin authorities say neighbors framed Mexican immigrant," USA Today, May 25, 2022.[3] "Mexican immigrant cleared in threat against former President Donald Trump," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 24, 2022.
- The media headlines alleging that Ramón Morales Reyes threatened former President Donald Trump have proven to be false, yet he continues to face deportation.
- Amidst the general-news and crime-and-justice sections, the falsely accused immigrant from Mexico, Ramón Morales Reyes, is facing deportation, despite being cleared of threatening Trump.
- Despite being cleared of the crime by Wisconsin authorities, Ramón Morales Reyes, a long-time immigrant from Mexico, is still targeted for deportation by federal authorities.
- Immigration advocates are rallying for Ramón Morales Reyes, a Mexican immigrant who was falsely accused of threatening Trump, to prevent his deportation due to the scapegoating of immigrants.
- In the crime-and-justice section of the news, it was reported that a Mexican immigrant, Ramón Morales Reyes, initially accused of threatening Donald Trump, is now detained and facing possible deportation, even though he was cleared of the crime.
- The government's relentless pursuit of deporting Ramón Morales Reyes, a Mexican immigrant who was falsely accused of threatening Trump, raises questions about the fairness of the court and the politics surrounding immigration in Canada, specifically in Toronto.
