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"The scapegoating of ethnic and religious minorities is well-tread historical ground in the United States, and immigrants have always made for an easy target. Chinese,1 Irish,2 Italian,3 Muslim,4 Mexican5 — all these people and more have been falsely accused of bringing crime into the United States, particularly during times of economic or political unease. Today, some politicians are peddling the same, tired myth, this time of a “migrant crime surge” among immigrants who recently arrived in the country. However, a robust body of research shows that welcoming immigrants into American communities not only does not increase crime, but can actually strengthen public safety. In fact, immigrants — including undocumented immigrants — are less likely to commit crimes than the U.S.-born. This is true at the national, state, county, and neighborhood levels, and for both violent and non-violent crime." "In 1980, immigrants made up 6.2% of the U.S. population, and the total crime rate was 5,900 crimes per 100,000 people. By 2022, the share of immigrants had more than doubled, to 13.9%, while the total crime rate had dropped by 60.4%" "Immigrants Are Arrested and Jailed Less Often than the U.S.-Born Further supporting the research that immigrants do not raise crime rates is the data showing that immigrants have lower felony arrest rates27 and lower incarceration rates than the U.S.-born.28 Immigrants have had lower incarceration rates than the U.S.-born for each of the last 150 years. And today, immigrants are 60 percent less likely to be incarcerated than those who were born in the United States.29 False claims may succeed in stoking fear of undocumented immigrants, but research has consistently shown that undocumented immigrants are far less likely to be arrested for felony and violent offenses, including homicide, than are U.S.-born residents. A CATO Institute analysis of crime rates in Texas between 2013 and 2022, for example, found that undocumented immigrants were 26 percent less likely than the U.S.-born to be convicted of homicide.30 According to a multi-year study of crime statistics published by the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, undocumented immigrants are roughly half as likely to be arrested for violent crimes as the U.S.-born.31 Things like employment and social support are typically correlated with lower crime rates, and immigrants in the United States may benefit from these factors. For instance, among those Americans with lower levels of education, immigrants are more likely to be employed than the U.S.-born. Immigrants are also more likely to be married and have children.32 These factors could help explain why immigrants are less likely to commit crimes." "The research is clear: immigrants — including undocumented immigrants — do not bring crime. Yet the myth continues to be leveraged to justify harsh enforcement policies that offer no discernible reduction in crime. This does real harm to immigrants and to the communities they live in, and it detracts attention from actual sources of crime. These enforcement practices, and the rhetoric that surround them, effectively dehumanize and criminalize immigrants, leading to social isolation,41 mental and physical stress,42 distrust of law enforcement, and a compromised sense of safety,43 all of which threaten to undermine the kind of healthy social support that has been found to reduce crime. Repeating the myth only allows policymakers to ignore the larger structural factors that actually have shown to affect crime, such as unemployment, housing insecurity, economic instability, and a lack of community-based organizations and public services.44 Strong social ties, robust community programs, and healthy economies have long been known to help keep crime rates down. By welcoming immigrants, rather than fearing them, communities have already shown that they can further lower their crime rates." debunking_the_myth_of_immigrants_and_crime.pdf

Again you are lying.

You are like a stubborn kid. You don't pay attention. Your post is just a tiny number of the undocumented migrants. Most are not criminals.

Did you read what I said. Most of the people they are arresting and deporting are not rapists, murderers and pedophiles. Sure, a small percentage might be and they should be deported. But the vast majority are not criminals. You and the gang you support are lying.

The truth is the Trump MAGA are using this army to remove hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants, even if they have worked in the U.S. for ten or twenty years and had some kind of papers. Most of these people are not the kind of criminals you are claiming. That is just a smokescreen claim. You have a vast number of fascist-leaning people in the U.S. going after these undocumented migrants under the false claim that they are all criminals. This has more to do with American style politics than anything else. By sending all these masked men into the streets with the deliberate plan to stir up strife and protests, it serves the Admin's purpose politically. That's the name of the game.

Any fool would know if one is working in law enforcement and dealing with a car/driver, he doesn't deliberately step in front of the vehicle. To take video?? Or to shoot the woman? I think the latter.

That's all you ever have. Endless claims of dishonesty. You have no rational arguments so that's all you've got.

Why did he step in front of the vehicle if it was moving slowly? So he could shoot her of course.

There is no proof the average person needing medical care is "stealing federal funds". Lot of BS.

If fraud exists in the system, then stop the fraud. That is no justification for cutting off health care support to millions of people.

No, the video clearly shows him in front of the vehicle. Shows him getting hit by the vehicle. Shows the bullet hole through the front windshield. You can't argue these facts, so you just ask a bunch of questions. You don't know where he was when he shot her. The video doesn't show that. One fact is clear. The bullet hole in the windshield was right by the front edge of the windshield. That seems to show he shot from near the front corner of the vehicle, not from directly in front. The woman would have been sitting in front of the steering wheel and he would have to have shot her from an angle, which he did. The location of the hole in the glass looks like it came from an angle, not from the front of the vehicle. However you and I are speculating. The investigators will have to determine that if it is possible. I don't hold out much hope there will be an impartial investigation. The government investing it are part of Trump's admin. It doesn't look like self defence. Shooting her from where he was standing, inches from the vehicle, would not and did not stop the motion of the vehicle. So what was the point of shooting her?

No. Are you aware Trump is trying to reduce subsidies that would affect medicare?

How are they robbing taxpayers? Trump is trying to cut or reduce medicare subsidies. Is that a good plan?

What you're saying doesn't make any sense. If he was hit from the front, he would have been knocked down. He wasn't knocked down. How was he able to aim his gun and shoot her twice if he had been hit by the vehicle in any serious way? That's the question you can't answer. If he stepped out of the way of the vehicle, which he must have or he would have been knocked down, why did he shoot her? There was no threat to him if he already stepped out of way. So according to you, he was in front of the vehicle near the side when he shot her. Instead of stepping out of the way, he chose to shoot her twice instead. Then stepped out of the way. Is that how it happened? Doesn't sound like self defence.

That is a pure lie. He moved out of the way and then shot her. If he had been hit, he would have been knocked down and would not have been able to aim his gun and shot her twice. The vehicle may have just barely touched his clothes as he stepped aside, but he was not directly hit or knocked down. So there was no reason to shoot her.

You are lying because of your MAGA bias. The video shows the car moving very slowly and he had time to step out of the way, which he did. He had stepped out of the way and then aimed his gun and shot her. He did not get run down as claimed. So yes, he shot her for nothing.

The ICE officer that shot her was not run down as Trump claimed. It is a big lie. The video shows the car was barely moving. It shows he was not run down. He shot her for nothing.

Satan is real. This world system is very corrupt. I am not convinced what the administration is doing follows Christian or Biblical principles. I see everything happening as more of a political or populist agenda. God has a plan and there will be judgement. Read the King James Bible. That woman was a martyr. Evil will not win in the end.

You apparently don't know how to interpret or understand the Bible. In some places the Bible records historical events that happened but that doesn't mean it is condoning or teaching that is how one is to act today. That is not how to understand the Bible. No covenant is required to treat people decently. That is ludicrous. Where did you get that notion? How old are you? quote Top 25 Bible Verses About How to Treat Foreigners (With Commentary) Last Updated on: April 9, 2025 by Jamie Wilson It’s important to understand how we should treat foreigners. After all, no one wants to be treated differently or unfairly simply because of their nationality. The Bible provides us with valuable insight on how to treat foreigners. Here are some powerful verses to reflect on when it comes to how to welcome and treat foreigners in our society. Whether you are a believer or not, these verses can provide us with a helpful reminder about the importance of acceptance and kindness. Also Read: Top 25 Bible Verses About Suffering and Death (With Commentary) Bible Verses About How to Treat Foreigners 1. Leviticus 19:33-34 “When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the LORD your God.” This verse emphasizes the importance of treating foreigners with kindness and equality. It reminds the Israelites to remember their own experience as foreigners in Egypt and to show compassion and love to those who are living in their land. 2. Deuteronomy 10:19 “And you are to love those who are foreigners, for you yourselves were foreigners in Egypt.” This verse reiterates the command to love foreigners because the Israelites themselves were once foreigners in Egypt. It teaches us that our past experiences can help us empathize with and show kindness to those who are different from us. 3. Exodus 22:21 “Do not mistreat or oppress a foreigner, for you were foreigners in Egypt.” God reminds His people not to oppress or mistreat foreigners, again highlighting the Israelites’ own history as foreigners. This verse reminds us that we should not take advantage of or discriminate against those who are strangers in our land. 4. Jeremiah 22:3 “This is what the LORD says: Do what is just and right. Rescue from the hand of the oppressor the one who has been robbed. Do no wrong or violence to the foreigner, the fatherless or the widow, and do not shed innocent blood in this place.” God calls His people to stand for justice, not only for their fellow citizens but also for foreigners, orphans, and widows. This verse reminds us of the importance of protecting and advocating for the rights of all, regardless of their nationality or background. 5. Exodus 23:9 “Do not oppress a foreigner; you yourselves know how it feels to be foreigners because you were foreigners in Egypt.” Once again, God reminds His people to treat foreigners with kindness and respect, based on their own experience as foreigners. This verse encourages empathy and understanding towards those who are different from us. 6. Romans 12:13 “Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” As Christians, we are called to be hospitable and generous, not only to our own community but also to those in need, including foreigners. This verse encourages us to open our hearts and homes to welcome and support others, regardless of their background. 7. Matthew 25:35 “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.” In this verse, Jesus teaches us the importance of extending kindness and hospitality to strangers. By doing so, we are serving Him and showing His love to others. It reminds us to treat foreigners with care and compassion. 8. 1 Peter 4:9 “Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.” Hospitality should be given willingly and graciously, without complaining. This verse reminds us to have a welcoming attitude towards others, including foreigners, demonstrating Christ’s love through our actions. 9. Hebrews 13:2 “Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” This verse encourages believers to practice hospitality, for we never know who we may be extending kindness towards. It reminds us that by showing love and generosity to strangers, we may be unknowingly blessed by heavenly beings. 10. Psalm 146:9 “The LORD watches over the foreigner and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the ways of the wicked.” God takes special care of foreigners, as well as orphans and widows. This verse reassures us that God’s provision and protection extend to all who are vulnerable and in need, regardless of their nationality. 11. Ezekiel 47:22-23 “You are to allot it as an inheritance for yourselves and for the foreigners residing among you and who have children. You are to consider them as native-born Israelites; along with you, they are to be allotted an inheritance among the tribes of Israel. In whatever tribe a foreigner resides, there you are to give them their inheritance,” declares the Sovereign LORD.” This verse demonstrates God’s desire for foreigners to be included and treated as equal members of the community. He commands the Israelites to consider foreigners as native-born, giving them the same rights and privileges, including inheritance. It serves as a reminder to treat foreigners with equity and inclusion. unquote Top 25 Bible Verses About How to Treat Foreigners (With Commentary) - Scripture Savvy

"Thou shalt not steal." King James Bible. Very basic, children understand.

Have to wonder about people that don't respect basic international law but call themselves "Christians". Can't see how taking over other countries is in accordance with Biblical teaching either. What's with all the hate of foreigners when the Bible says to love and respect the foreigner in your country? Not much evidence of love in the treatment of illegal migrants either.

So why the court ruling on Richmond private proporties? Tell the truth for a change.

It's not really clear yet. You are assuming the shooting was justified without solid evidence. Why would an ICE agent step in front of the car in the first place if the driver was not arrested yet? If he was really hit, how could he have shot her? Doesn't make any sense. It's just more of your usual MAGA BS.

If it hit him, how was he was able to pull out a gun and shot her? Or did the vehicle just brush him as it started moving past him? Strange how he was able to make such an accurate shot if he was being run down. It doesn't add up.

Someone wrote this in FB: I was reading back through some history this morning, thinking about the 'Brownshirts' in 1930s Germany. These weren't the polished generals in the fancy medals you see in the old movies. No, these were the street brawlers. The muscle. They had a very specific job: Make a mess. They’d go into the streets, pick fights, and stir up enough chaos that the average person was scared to walk to the grocery store. Then—and here’s the trick—the man at the top would put on a clean suit, stand in front of a microphone, and say: "Look at this chaos. The government is weak. But me? I’m the only one who can bring back order." It was a scam. They created the fire just so they could sell you the extinguisher. A lot of folks fell for it because they were tired. They were exhausted by the noise and the fighting, so they handed the keys over to the guy who promised a little quiet—not realizing he was the one who ordered the windows broken in the first place. The Lesson: Never trust a man who says "only I can fix it" while his friends are the ones breaking it behind your back. Peace that requires a bully’s permission isn't peace... it’s a hostage situation.