Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, though not a judicial judge but holding a county CEO position, faced backlash for her response to the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray by two illegal migrants. Hidalgo, an immigrant herself, criticized the politicization of the tragedy while politicizing it by blaming Republicans and former President Trump for immigration issues. She faced scrutiny for deflecting questions and emphasizing violence against women over illegal immigration concerns. The incident raised questions about her qualifications and approach to governance, sparking debates over immigration policies and the handling of crimes by undocumented individuals in Harris County.