Amanda Kiefer, a survivor of a violent attack by an illegal immigrant in San Francisco, recalls being robbed and run over by a perpetrator who was later released under a program launched by then-District Attorney Kamala Harris. She criticizes the vice president's "laughable" crime agenda, arguing that it puts public safety at risk.
San Francisco, CA – The victim of a violent attack by an illegal immigrant while Kamala Harris was San Francisco's district attorney is sounding the alarm on the vice president's "laughable" crime agenda. Amanda Kiefer, a migrant crime survivor, recounted her harrowing experience during an appearance on "Fox & Friends First."
In 2008, Kiefer was walking with a group of friends in a "nice neighborhood" when 20-year-old Alexander Izaguirre stole her purse and then attempted to run her down in a waiting SUV. The attack left Kiefer with a fractured skull.
San Francisco DA Kamala Harris' 'Soft on Crime' Policies Slammed by Migrant Crime Survivor
Izaguirre was in the country illegally and had been arrested a few months prior to the assault on drug charges. However, he was free due to a program launched by then-District Attorney Harris that allowed nonviolent offenders to avoid jail by entering job training and having their records expunged.
Kiefer expressed outrage over Izaguirre's release, arguing that it put innocent people at risk. "He was given the option to stay out of prison, to train for jobs he couldn't legally hold on the taxpayer dollar," she said.
San Francisco DA Kamala Harris' 'Soft on Crime' Policies Slammed by Migrant Crime Survivor
Kiefer testified Wednesday at a House panel on the border crisis' impact on crime under the Biden-Harris administration. She denounced the Democrats' dismissal of the GOP-led series of Congressional hearings and their lack of empathy for victims of migrant crime.
"There weren't many members of Congress that were there on the Democrat side. They think this is irrelevant. They're not interested… to be that callous, to not want to hear the stories of people who have lost their loved ones to crime caused by having an open border of unvetted invaders basically coming into this country... It just shows you exactly where their mindset is," Kiefer said.
San Francisco DA Kamala Harris' 'Soft on Crime' Policies Slammed by Migrant Crime Survivor
Kiefer's testimony hit hard on the programs that put Izaguirre back on the streets and the left's "commitment to that Marxist principle that criminals are just victims of capitalism." She argued that leniency towards violent criminals compromises public safety.
"It's a gut punch," she added. "It's unfair. It's heartbreaking, and Americans need to stop putting up with it. No one's taking accountability for failing to keep the American people safe."
Tensions were high at Tuesday's hearing when Texas Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar accused Republicans of playing politics with the families of migrant crime victims. However, April Aguirre, a crime victims’ advocate, dismissed Escobar's remarks as insulting.
"You said some very broad statements insulting these people, lost loved ones, they lost children, and we want to see a difference," Aguirre stated. "We may not understand everything that's going on, but I assure you that we're not being used in any way."
Kiefer's story highlights the consequences of soft-on-crime policies that prioritize offender rehabilitation over public safety. As Vice President Harris campaigns for president, her stance on crime is under scrutiny, with critics arguing that her agenda would further endanger communities plagued by crime.
