Dem Senator Defends Illegal Alien Who Caused Pileup Fleeing ICE

Sen. Van Hollen falsely portrays criminal as 'asylum seeker' to attack immigration enforcement

Apr. 4, 2026 at 10:19pm

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Democrat Sen. Chris Van Hollen is defending an illegal alien with a final deportation order who caused a major vehicle pileup while fleeing from ICE officers in Baltimore. Van Hollen falsely described the incident as an 'asylum seeker' being 'rear-ended' by ICE, when in reality the individual fled at high speeds, slammed on the brakes, and caused the crash that injured two ICE agents.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing political divide over immigration enforcement, with Democrats often portraying illegal aliens as innocent victims even when they have criminal histories and outstanding deportation orders. It also raises questions about the senator's willingness to misrepresent facts to score political points against ICE.

The details

According to the Department of Homeland Security, the individual involved, Ever Alvarenga, is a Honduran illegal alien who has had a final deportation order since 2018. When ICE officers targeted him in Baltimore, Alvarenga fled in his vehicle at high speeds, slammed on the brakes, and caused a multi-car pileup. He then bailed out and ran away on foot before being arrested. Two ICE agents were hospitalized as a result of the crash.

  • On April 4, 2026, the incident occurred in Baltimore, Maryland.

The players

Sen. Chris Van Hollen

A Democratic senator from Maryland who falsely portrayed the illegal alien as an 'asylum seeker' and accused ICE of violating his constitutional rights.

Ever Alvarenga

A Honduran illegal alien with a final deportation order since 2018 who caused a major vehicle pileup while fleeing from ICE officers in Baltimore.

Department of Homeland Security

The federal agency that provided the accurate details of the incident, contradicting Sen. Van Hollen's false claims.

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What they’re saying

“'Ever Alvarenga, an asylum seeker, was driving to work Thursday morning when he was rear-ended by an ICE vehicle. He is still in the hospital after suffering significant injuries to his head, chest, back, & hands.'”

— Sen. Chris Van Hollen, U.S. Senator

“DHS tells @FoxNews that this 'asylum seeker' is actually a Honduran illegal alien who has had a final deportation order since 2018, & when ICE targeted him in Baltimore, he fled in his vehicle at high speeds, slammed on his brakes and caused a multi car pileup, then he bailed out and ran away on foot before being chased down and arrested.”

— Bill Melugin, Fox News Correspondent

“DHS says two ICE agents were hospitalized as a result of the crash, and they are accusing Sen. Van Hollen (D-MD) of misrepresenting what happened here.”

— Bill Melugin, Fox News Correspondent

What’s next

The Department of Homeland Security is expected to provide further details on the incident and Sen. Van Hollen's false claims.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing political divide over immigration enforcement, with Democrats often portraying illegal aliens as innocent victims even when they have criminal histories and outstanding deportation orders. It also raises questions about the senator's willingness to misrepresent facts to score political points against ICE.