The captain of a boat that capsized in New York Harbor, resulting in the deaths of a mother and her baby, is in the U.S. illegally. Prosecutors allege Manuel Hernandez was illegally operating the boat at the time of the accident, and the Department of Homeland Security has confirmed his immigration status. Both NBC News and Breitbart News reported Hernandez’s immigration status, with Breitbart framing the incident specifically as involving an “illegal immigrant.”
The Department of Homeland Security intends to seek Hernandez’s deportation. The incident occurred in New York Harbor, but details regarding the specific location and circumstances leading to the capsizing remain limited in available reporting. No right-leaning sources beyond Breitbart covered the story.
This case raises questions about the vetting process for individuals operating vessels in New York Harbor and the potential for stricter enforcement of regulations to prevent similar tragedies.
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