When policy becomes personal: The real cost failing to enforce immigration laws

The headline and excerpt describe a tragic incident where a woman named Minter was killed by a man who reportedly should have been deported from the U.S. years prior. This event is presented as an example of "the real cost" of failing to enforce immigration laws. The article suggests that lax enforcement allowed an individual deemed deportable to remain in the country and commit a violent crime. This case highlights the personal consequences when immigration policies are not strictly applied, leading to severe outcomes for individuals. The story frames the incident as a direct result of systemic failures in immigration enforcement.