WATCH: Jennifer Bos makes emotional opening statement about daughter's death in Blanche confirmation hearing

Jennifer Bos made an opening statement on the second day of confirmation hearings for U.S. attorney general nominee Todd Blanche before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Watch the full opening statement in the video player above.

Bos' daughter, Megan, was found dead in April 2025 in the backyard of an undocumented Mexican citizen, weeks after she was reported missing. An initial autopsy found that Megan may have died of a fentanyl overdose, but the final cause of death has not been confirmed. Prosecutors said the man, Jose Luis Mendoza-Gonzalez, did not notify authorities and concealed her body.

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He was released without bail after being charged with abuse of a corpse, concealing the death of a person and obstructing justice. In July 2025, he was detained by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.

"The investigation into her death continues, but one truth is painfully clear. Dangerous gaps in our system allowed an illegal alien to exploit our laws. And my daughter paid the ultimate price," she told senators.

"Losing Megan and then being forced to navigate multiple broken systems, while drowning in grief, taught me the policies carrying life or death consequences cannot remain political talking points. That's why I've tried despite the most intense heartache."

She praised Blanche for his focus on illegal immigration.

"Illegal immigration, sanctuary policies, the fentanyl crisis and cashless bail. I'm so grateful that the whole of this administration with Todd Blanche leading the DOJ has prioritized all four of these issues," Bos said.