As Americans' auto insurance premiums skyrocket, the federal government has released data showing more than 155,000 immigrants have been convicted or charged with traffic crimes.
It has become clear that dangerous, drunk, drugged or reckless drivers are being imported in large numbers. report By Immigration and Customs Enforcement within the Department of Homeland Security.
For example, the data shows that 77,074 undetained immigrants have been convicted of traffic offenses, and an additional 46,269 immigrants have been charged with traffic offenses.
These immigrants are not detained by ICE, but some may be detained by other government agencies. Many of the drivers crossed the border years ago, when President Joe Biden's economic lawmakers admitted about 10 million undocumented, undocumented, temporary and semi-legal immigrants.
The data also shows that 2,663 immigrants were convicted of vehicle theft but were not detained by ICE. An additional 1,593 migrants are facing theft charges but are also being held without custody.
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The data was provided to Congressman Tony Gonzalez (R-Texas) on September 25 by Acting ICE Director Patrick Rechleitner. “Sanctuary'' policies can end up sheltering dangerous criminals who often victimize the same communities, Rechleitner said. I wrote.
The more drivers cause car accidents and the more cars are stolen, the higher your car insurance premiums will be.
In Springfield, Ohio, the connection between the White House's immigration policy and Americans' monthly insurance premiums is attracting attention. The state's 20,000 imported Haitian immigrants are crashing and damaging cars at such high rates that insurance premiums have increased by about 30 percent.
On TikTok on September 8th videoDustin Geisel, a Springfield resident, spoke about the influx of Haitians.s Increased his car insurance premium:
I live in Springfield, Ohio, where there is an influx of Haitians and they don't know how to drive, which causes a huge number of car accidents. So now my car insurance has increased significantly. At this point, you may be better off taking out separate car insurance just to cover your car, but the government requires you to have car insurance. So I thought I'd shop around to see if I could find a cheaper rate. And all the other insurance companies gave me the same rate, if not better, so I have no chance.
Accidents and rising insurance premiums are a problem that even pro-immigration Republican Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio has taken note of.
“My wife Fran and I have been to Haiti several times, but by car… [there is] It's just very, very different.'' DeWine said ABC. He added:
Again, Haiti is not [sic] country [where] Many people don't drive at all. There are not that many cars per capita. And the people who drive in Haiti are very different from the people who drive in the United States. So the challenge is to get these people trained to drive so that they know they are safe when they are on the road. Ohio has a law that allows you to obtain a driver's license within the state when you turn 18 or if you are over 18. You must pass the test, but you do not need a driver's license. This is like a huge loophole in our laws. That's really a problem.
Nationwide, including both Americans and immigrants, U.S. courts have shown that: dramatic spike The number of criminal traffic offenses in the 12 months to April 2023 shows that “the number of charges for defendants charged with traffic offenses increased by 49 per cent to 2,491 (this total includes magistrates (Does not include defendants charged with traffic offenses in disposed misdemeanor cases),” the court report states.
Auto insurance rates are lowest in states with few immigrants, such as Maine, Idaho, and Vermont, and highest in Florida and Louisiana. According to Go to USNews.com's August report. Ohio is the fourth least expensive state ranked by this site, but that is expected to change.
For example, one study found that Nevada drivers are facing a 30 percent increase in traffic through November. Report on September 11th From 8NewsNow. “Last year it was about $20, $30. [per month]” driver Mesoud Rezaei told the media about the fare increase. “I don't understand why the prices have increased so much this year.”
Insurify.com, which helps consumers find auto insurance; reported August 11th:
- The cost of full coverage auto insurance rose 15% in the first half of this year, despite predictions from industry experts that rate increases could slow in 2024. The average annual premium for full coverage is Current price is $2,329according to Insurify data.
- Insurify predicts that auto insurance premiums could increase by more than 50% in California, Missouri, and Minnesota in 2024. Damage from severe storms and wildfires is contributing to rising insurance premiums in states.
- Maryland has the highest cost for auto insurance in the United States, with an average full coverage rate of $3,400 per year. Drivers in New Hampshire have the lowest wages, averaging $1,000 per year.
Crimes committed by poor and marginalized immigrants also contribute to higher insurance premiums in the United States. Canada.
