1. Most immigrants (documented or otherwise) to the U.S. are less likely to participate in crime than citizens.

2. U.S. communities with higher populations of immigrants tend to have less crime than those with lower populations of immigrants.

3. Most crime is INTRAracial, meaning you will most likely be victimized by someone who looks like you. *Also, most crimes tend to happen between “known persons” — married, dating, friends, associates, etc. — “stranger” victimizations happen at lower rates. So, the idea that this “other” person is the biggest threat to your life, family, well-being, and safety is utter nonsense.

In other words, the portrayal of immigrant criminality by our current national leadership is blatantly false — and ugly.

Don’t drink the Kool-Aid, kids.

Sincerely,

Your friendly, neighborhood Criminal Justice Instructor