Oy! Now is the time we will start hearing SO MUCH RHETORIC on immigration! I sincerely wish that people would stop getting their news off FB or Fox, and start seeing the information and facts.

Several studies have examined the criminality rates of immigrants compared to native-born individuals in the United States. Here are some key findings from reputable research:

1. Texas Department of Public Safety Study (2020):

   • This study analyzed comprehensive arrest data from Texas between 2012 and 2018.

   • Undocumented immigrants had substantially lower crime rates than both native-born citizens and legal immigrants.

   • Relative to undocumented immigrants:

     • U.S.-born citizens were over 2 times more likely to be arrested for violent crimes.

     • U.S.-born citizens were 2.5 times more likely to be arrested for drug crimes.

     • U.S.-born citizens were over 4 times more likely to be arrested for property crimes.

2. The Sentencing Project Study (2017):

   • This research found that foreign-born residents of the United States commit crime less often than native-born citizens.

   • Immigrants, including both documented and undocumented, have lower crime rates compared to their native-born counterparts.

3. American Immigration Council Report:

   • Various studies using different methodologies consistently show that immigrants are less likely than native-born individuals to engage in violent or nonviolent criminal behaviors.

   • Immigrant youth who attended U.S. middle and high schools in the mid-1990s and are now young adults have among the lowest delinquency rates.

In summary, the evidence suggests that immigrants, including undocumented immigrants, generally have lower crime rates than native-born U.S. citizens. It’s essential to base our understanding on empirical research rather than stereotypes or misinformation.