BREAKING: Colorado Representative Gabe Evans faces intense scrutiny as new reports reveal his claims about his grandfather’s immigration status may be entirely false. A recent investigation by Colorado Newsline indicates that Evans’ grandfather, Cuauhtemoc Chavez, arrived in the U.S. illegally in 1929, contradicting Evans’ narrative of a “legal” immigration story he has used to support anti-immigration policies.
Documents obtained by Colorado Newsline show that Chavez entered the United States with his mother and siblings, marking their arrival as “illegal entry.” This revelation comes as Evans has been a vocal advocate for stringent immigration laws, including the controversial Laken Riley Act, signed into law in January, which mandates the detention of immigrants arrested for minor offenses like theft and shoplifting.
Ironically, Chavez himself had been arrested for attempted burglary prior to facing deportation proceedings, which means under current laws supported by his grandson, he would likely be deported today. Evans has frequently shared his grandfather’s story to bolster his anti-immigration stance, claiming, “You need to go stand in that line and do it the right way,” during a debate in 2024.
The implications of this news are profound. As a rising star in the MAGA movement, Evans has positioned himself as a tough proponent of border security and strict immigration enforcement. His proposed legislation, the Dignity Act, aims to enhance border surveillance and includes provisions for undocumented individuals to obtain legal status for a fee of $7,000 without the possibility of citizenship.
Evans’ spokesperson, Delanie Bomar, has not responded to inquiries from The Daily Beast regarding these allegations. This situation casts a shadow over the credibility of his public image and the policies he champions, raising questions about the authenticity of the narratives used to justify harsh immigration controls.
As this story develops, it highlights a significant disconnect between the personal experiences of politicians and the policies they advocate. The public is left to ponder the integrity of those who shape immigration laws while their own family histories reveal a different reality.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds.
