francisco pier. c reporter: the bullet struck her as she took a stroll with her father. this is pure evil. reporter: a 32-year-old with a big smile and contagious laugh. kate was an amazing soul. everyone knew she was very special. translator: i am not guilty. reporter: two years later, he had been deported to mexico five times and is just going to trial. in a case that helped bring the term sanctuary city to the forefront. my administration is launching a nationwide crackdown on sanctuary cities. reporter: president trump and conservatives used the case as a rallying cry. the bill known as kate s law hung up in the senate when it enhanced those immigrants