by – L. Richardson
In an era of rampant misinformation, the truth about migrant crime is under siege. John Oliver, the HBO host known for his left-wing propaganda, has made outrageous claims denying the reality of the migrant crime wave. His assertions are not just misleading; they pose a grave and urgent threat to American families and national security. Patriot Watch stands firm in exposing the migrant crime wave deception and protecting citizens from the dangers that liberal elites desperately try to conceal.
This article tears down Oliver’s façade of lies and reveals the harsh facts about illegal alien crimes. We’ll examine accurate data from highly trusted sources like the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) and the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) to debunk Oliver’s baseless statements [17]. We’ll also shine a light on the left’s agenda to downplay this crisis and demand government accountability on immigration. It’s time for our government to take responsibility and protect our citizens from these preventable crimes. Join us as we unmask the truth and rally patriots to defend our nation’s sovereignty against this growing threat.
Exposing John Oliver’s Falsehoods
John Oliver brazenly asserts that there is no migrant crime wave happening, dismissing the legitimate concerns of American citizens. He claims that crime has generally been trending downward in recent years, including 2022. However, this broad generalization fails to address the specific threat posed by illegal alien crime, which has devastated countless American families across the nation.
Oliver’s assertion that “migrant crime” is a term recently created by Fox News is a blatant attempt to discredit the issue 1. This deceptive tactic aims to undermine the real stories and data that prove the existence of a migrant crime wave. The truth is that the term has been used to accurately describe the preventable crimes committed by illegal aliens. This problem has plagued our nation for far too long.
Contrary to Oliver’s baseless accusations, the Republican Party’s stance on illegal immigration is rooted in protecting American lives, not fearmongering. The safety of our citizens is paramount, and we bring you the facts and stories of those affected by illegal alien crime, demanding justice and government accountability. Oliver’s attempt to dismiss these concerns as ‘relentless, bad-faith fearmongering’ is a direct insult to the victims and their families.
Presenting the Real Data
Todd Bensman’s Analysis
Quote from Todd Bensman of the Center for Immigration Studies on preventable crimes:
“The Texas data reveals hundreds of dead people who should be alive, thousands of sexual assault and sexual offense victims who should never have suffered trauma, and tens of thousands of assault charges involving victims who should not have been hurt. The Texas data shows that criminal aliens clogged up the justice system and took up police time that could have been dedicated to deterring or punishing American criminals. Thousands of drug, burglary, robbery, and weapons charges need not have jammed the Texas criminal justice systems at taxpayer cost.” 2
Misrepresented Data
Due to delays in identification, the number of illegal immigrants arrested or incarcerated in Texas is undercounted at any given time. Recently convicted illicit immigrants are the most likely to be undercounted [18]. Conversely, Texas is more likely to ascertain the immigration status of offenders who have served long prison terms for serious crimes [18]. 3
The illegal immigrant conviction rate for “any crime” — which would be dominated by offenses requiring little or no prison time — is not meaningful due to undercount [18]. 3
Correctly interpreted, the DPS data suggests that illegal immigrants in Texas are convicted of homicide and sexual assault at higher rates than the state average. Significant uncertainties remain, however, especially regarding lesser offenses [18]. 3
If we counted only the illegal immigrants who were initially identified by DHS when arrested for homicide, the 2012 homicide rate (convictions divided by population) would be 2.7 per 100,000 illegal immigrants in the state [18]. This rate is lower than the state’s overall homicide conviction rate of 3.0 in 2012. However, once the illegal immigrants identified during their prison stays are added to the total count of illegals, their homicide rate rises to 3.9 per 100,000 in 2012 [18]. This rate is higher than the state average. 3
Increasing Requests for Federal Aid
Data on sanctuary jurisdictions and their rising requests for federal aid from 2021 to 2023:
Nearly $300 million was awarded to sanctuary jurisdictions in 2021, representing 43 percent of the funding awarded in the SCAAP, Byrne JAG, and COPS funding programs [19]. 4
The latest figures from 2023 indicate a continuation of this trend, with sanctuary jurisdictions receiving over $1.56 billion from three significant sources of law enforcement funding. This sum represents 29.34 percent of the $5.33 billion total available funds. 5
SCAAP: $126.8 million allocated to sanctuary jurisdictions out of $210.4 million available (60.29 percent). 5OJP: $1.21 billion allocated to sanctuary jurisdictions out of $4.46 billion available (27.25 percent). 5COPS: $222.8 million earmarked to sanctuary jurisdictions out of $662.9 million available (33.60 percent). 5
Historical Context of Migrant Crime
Custody Statistics
A total of 51,074 known or suspected aliens were in Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) custody for a range of offenses at the end of the fourth quarter of FY19. Of those, 27,266 (53.4 percent) were confirmed aliens with orders of removal or who had agreed to depart voluntarily, 18,308 (35.8 percent) were still under investigation by ICE to determine alienage, 3,691 (7.2 percent) were aliens who were illegally present and under adjudication, and 936 (1.8 percent) were legally present and under adjudication [20]. 6
State-Specific Data
Arizona
In 2007, the Arizona state legislature passed the Legal Arizona Workers Act (LAWA) that mandated E-Verify on January 1, 2008 [21]. E-Verify is intended to prevent the hiring of illegal immigrants. The passage of LAWA may have increased the monthly flow of non-citizens into Arizona state prisons, but the effect was short-lived as many illicit immigrants either left the state or figured out how to get around E-Verify [21]. 6
Texas
According to DHS status indicators, over 437,000 criminal aliens have been booked into local Texas jails between June 1, 2011, and June 30, 2024, of which over 308,000 were classified as illegal aliens by DHS [22]. 7
Between June 1, 2011, and June 30, 2024, these 308,000 illegal aliens were charged with more than 533,000 criminal offenses which included arrests for 997 homicide charges, 68,104 assault charges, 9,643 burglary charges, 62,459 drug charges, 1,245 kidnapping charges, 26,900 theft charges, 41,616 obstructing police charges, 3,056 robbery charges, 6,744 sexual assault charges, 7,763 sexual offense charges, and 6,560 weapon charges. 7
DPS criminal history records reflect those criminal charges have thus far resulted in over 196,000 convictions, including 498 homicide convictions, 24,800 assault convictions, 4,881 burglary convictions, 25,815 drug convictions, 354 kidnapping convictions, 10,110 theft convictions, 16,321 obstructing police convictions, 1,704 robbery convictions, 3,228 sexual assault convictions, 3,537 sexual offense convictions, and 2,138 weapon convictions. 7
Throughout their entire Texas criminal careers, these 308,000 illegal aliens were charged with more than 741,000 criminal offenses which included arrests for 1,592 homicide charges, 92,183 assault charges, 20,811 burglary charges, 90,117 drug charges, 1,597 kidnapping charges, 42,396 theft charges, 62,710 obstructing police charges, 5,293 robbery charges, 9,218 sexual assault charges, 10,389 sexual offense charges, and 11,193 weapon charges. 7
DPS criminal history records reflect those criminal charges have thus far resulted in over 311,000 convictions, including 788 homicide convictions, 36,037 assault convictions, 10,471 burglary convictions, 41,831 drug convictions, 487 kidnapping convictions, 17,988 theft convictions, 27,693 obstructing police convictions, 2,839 robbery convictions, 4,653 sexual assault convictions, 5,143 sexual offense convictions, and 4,296 weapon convictions. 7
In 2019, illegal immigrants were 37.1 percent less likely to be convicted of a crime than native-born Americans in Texas [23]. There were 829 people convicted of homicide in Texas in 2019, of which 746 were native-born Americans, 42 were illegal immigrants, and 41 were legal immigrants [23]. The homicide conviction rate was 3.1 per 100,000 for native-born Americans, 2.2 per 100,000 for illegal immigrants (27.7 percent below natives), and 1.3 per 100,000 for legal immigrants (57.1 percent below natives) [23]. 8
Recent Horrific Crimes
July 2023 Crime Reports
An unidentified man died after being struck by two vehicles while walking in a travel lane on Lebanon Pike at Wellington Square in Nashville. Despite attempts by a Nashville Fire Department ambulance crew to persuade him to get out of the road, the man refused and cursed at them 9. A minute later, he was hit by a Honda Odyssey van and then by a second vehicle 9. The 61-year-old driver of the Honda returned to the scene, but the second vehicle’s driver fled 9. No charges against the Honda driver are anticipated as the section has a sidewalk and bike lane 9.
In Charlotte, North Carolina, two teenagers were arrested for a series of seemingly random drive-by shootings that killed Mustaffa Muhammad, 58, and wounded two other people 10. The shootings occurred between 1 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, involving random shots fired from a vehicle at other vehicles or bicyclists 10. The 16-year-old suspect had plans to continue shooting people. At the same time, the 18-year-old, Carlos Roberto Diaz, faces charges including first-degree murder and attempted murder 10.
Victims’ Stories
In Bedford County, Virginia, Isauro Garcia-Cruz, an undocumented Mexican citizen, was charged with contributing to a minor for having consensual sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old girl from Honduras 11. The victim was an unaccompanied minor placed in a sponsor’s home by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the sponsor was also an undocumented immigrant 11. Garcia-Cruz faces additional warrants for aggravated sexual battery of a minor from a separate incident 11.
In Howard County, Maryland, ICE agents arrested Hassim Gumbo, a 25-year-old Chadian national convicted of accessory after the fact of murder in the first degree and unlawful possession of a firearm 12 13. Despite ICE lodging an immigration detainer, the Howard County Department of Corrections refused to honor it and released Gumbo 13. ICE Director Matthew Elliston criticized Howard County’s strict sanctuary policies, stating the frustration of everyone else cooperating except for one person, referring to Howard County Executive Calvin Ball 12.
The Preventable Nature of These Crimes
All crimes committed by illegal aliens represent an unnecessary and preventable burden on American society and its criminal justice system 2. The Texas data reveals hundreds of dead people who should be alive, thousands of sexual assault and sexual offense victims who should never have suffered trauma, and tens of thousands of assault charges involving victims who should not have been hurt 2. The graves of their dozens of victims are as accurate as those of the few who have drawn national media attention 2.
The Texas data shows that criminal aliens clogged up the justice system and took up police time that could have been dedicated to deterring or punishing American criminals 2. All the extra crimes they commit could be prevented by exercising lawful detention and deportation 2.
Every crime committed by an illegal alien is preventable 2 [24]. We demand justice for the victims and their families and hold the government accountable for failing to protect its citizens [25]. The safety of our citizens is paramount, and we bring you the facts and stories of those affected by illegal alien crime, demanding justice and government accountability.
The Reality of the Migrant Crime Wave
Contrary to John Oliver’s baseless claims, the data, and evidence overwhelmingly confirm the existence of a migrant crime wave. Numerous studies have debunked the notion that immigration does not contribute to higher crime rates 14. In fact, research shows that undocumented immigration is associated with increases in violent crime and property crime 15 [26]. The statistics from Texas alone paint a grim picture, with over 308,000 illegal aliens charged with over 533,000 criminal offenses, including 997 homicide charges, 68,104 assault charges, and 6,744 sexual assault charges between June 2011 and June 2024 7.
Every crime committed by an illegal alien is preventable and represents an unnecessary burden on American society 2 [24]. The graves of their dozens of victims are as accurate as those of the few who have drawn national media attention 2. All the extra crimes they commit could be prevented by exercising lawful detention and deportation 2. We demand justice for the victims and their families and hold the government accountable for failing to protect its citizens [25].
The data reveals that criminal aliens clogged up the justice system and took up police time that could have been dedicated to deterring or punishing American criminals 2. To address this crisis, we call for immediate action from the government to enforce immigration laws and protect American citizens. Sanctuary city policies that shield illegal immigrants from justice and endanger communities must be dismantled 16 [27]. It is our patriotic duty to defend the country from external threats, including illegal immigration and the crime it brings 16.
Conclusion
The evidence presented in this article paints a stark picture of the migrant crime wave that John Oliver and his left-wing allies desperately try to conceal. The data from trusted sources like CIS and FAIR, along with real-life stories of victims, reveal the harsh reality of preventable crimes committed by illegal aliens. This crisis has a profound impact on American lives and national security, demanding immediate action to enforce immigration laws and dismantle sanctuary city policies.
As patriots, we must stand united against the left’s attempts to undermine our nation’s safety. It’s crucial to share this information widely, debunking Oliver’s lies and exposing the truth about the migrant crime wave. To join the fight for truth and justice, contact your representatives, support pro-truth media, and stay informed [28]. Together, we can safeguard our nation’s borders, protect our citizens, and ensure a safer future for all Americans.
References
[1] – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axsgzg3RyF0
[3] – https://cis.org/Report/Misuse-Texas-Data-Understates-Illegal-Immigrant-Criminality
[4] – https://cis.org/Report/Still-Subsidizing-Sanctuaries
[5] – https://cis.org/Desautels/Justice-Department-Still-Funding-Sanctuaries
[6] – https://www.justice.gov/opa/press-release/file/1328316/dl
[7] – https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records/texas-criminal-illegal-alien-data
[8] – https://www.cato.org/immigration-research-policy-brief/criminal-immigrants-texas-2019
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[12] – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP046pcYiCM
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[18] – Misuse of Data Understates Illegal Immigrant Criminality. https://cis.org/Report/Misuse-Texas-Data-Understates-Illegal-Immigrant-Criminality
[19] – Still Subsidizing Sanctuaries. https://cis.org/Report/Still-Subsidizing-Sanctuaries
[20] – Office of Public Affairs | Departments of Justice and Homeland Security Release Data on Incarcerated Aliens | United States Department of Justice. https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/departments-justice-and-homeland-security-release-data-incarcerated-aliens
[21] – Sorry, Trump: Immigrants Are Less Likely To Commit Crime. https://nationalinterest.org/print/blog/politics/sorry-trump-immigrants-are-less-likely-commit-crime-170808
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[24] – What the Media Won’t Tell You About Illegal Immigration and Criminal Activity | The Heritage Foundation. https://www.heritage.org/immigration/commentary/what-the-media-wont-tell-you-about-illegal-immigration-and-criminal-activity
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[30] – https://borderhawk.blog/debunking-john-olivers-claim-that-there-is-no-migrant-crime-wave/
[31] – https://x.com/Wid_Lyman/status/1817190715299914014
[32] – https://borderhawk.blog/tag/news/
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