New Study Sparks Debate on Crime Rates Among Immigrants

A recent study has thrilled some liberals, as it suggests that native-born Americans may commit more crimes than illegal immigrants. However, not everyone is on board with this interpretation. Sarah Gonzalez, a host on Blaze TV, is skeptical about the findings.

“For starters, every single person who is here illegally is a criminal, by definition,” she stated during her show, “Sarah Gonzalez Unfiltered.” She went on to point out that this topic often receives significant attention from certain media outlets.

To illustrate her point, she played clips featuring prominent liberal voices. In one memorable segment, Sunny Hostin of “The View” gleefully claimed that illegal immigrants are considerably less likely to commit crimes compared to American citizens, a statement that was met with applause from the audience.

“Just think about it,” Gonzalez remarked cynically. She highlighted the Northwestern study in question, explaining how a team of economists analyzed U.S. Census data over 150 years and discovered that immigrants are incarcerated at a lower rate than those born in the U.S. The gap has actually widened since 1960.

Yet Gonzalez questions the implications. “Even if it’s true that 1% of these immigrants have committed more crimes, does that justify were bringing them in?” she asked rhetorically. Her stance is clear: even a small percentage of crime shouldn’t be overlooked. She challenges the narrative that suggests we should welcome immigrants just because they statistically commit fewer crimes.

“It’s rather simplistic,” she said. “But this is the kind of logic that mainstream media keeps pushing: a narrative that only some of them are criminals.” It’s a gripping debate that touches on important questions about immigration and crime—but, as Gonzalez argues, the reasoning might not hold up under scrutiny.