A considerable portion of federal criminal cases in the United States are related to illegal immigration, suggesting that stronger border security measures could have a positive impact on reducing crime.

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A considerable portion of federal criminal cases in the United States are related to illegal immigration, suggesting that stronger border security measures could have a positive impact on reducing crime.

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Opposing arguments

Immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than native-born Americans, and violent crime rates in border counties are mostly below the national average.

Quotes that support the claim

"Half of all federal criminal cases filed in U.S. District Courts in fiscal year 2016 (25,965 of 53,908 cases) were referred by the Department of Homeland Security."

Supported voting positions

Build a large-scale wall along the US-MX border

Supporting arguments

A high percentage of criminal cases filed in U.S. District Courts that are referred by the Department of Homeland Security reflects the border's role in national security issues, advocating for enhanced physical barriers.

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Immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than native-born Americans, and violent crime rates in border counties are mostly below the national average.

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A high percentage of criminal cases filed in U.S. District Courts that are referred by the Department of Homeland Security reflects the border's role in national security issues, advocating for enhanced physical barriers.

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