A report by Dr. John R. Lott based on U.S. Department of Justice data reveals that crimes committed by illegal migrants on the Non-Detained Docket (NDD) cost taxpayers over $166 billion. The analysis shows that the homicide rate among this group is 13 times higher than the U.S. average.
As of mid-2024, ICE reported to Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) that 662,566 illegal migrants with criminal histories were on the NDD. Of those, 435,719 have prior convictions in their home countries, while 226,847 face pending charges.
"Convicted Homicide Rate Among ‘Non-Detained’ Illegal Migrants 13 Times Higher Than U.S. Average"
But, Democrats told us time and again that the crime rate for illegal aliens was much LOWER than for citizens!
Did the Democrats -gasp!- all lie repeatedly? https://t.co/sJknBNUpFM
— OldSaltCityAce 🇺🇸 🏴 👑 (@OldSaltCityAce) December 23, 2024
In 2023, crimes by individuals on the NDD included 14,944 homicides, 20,061 sexual assaults, 105,146 assaults, and 60,268 burglaries, larcenies, and robberies. Traffic offenses accounted for 126,343 incidents, according to the report.
We need this now. They keep quoting statistics about migrant crime rate but what they don't seem to understand is that 1 murder by an illegal migrant is 100% avoidable as they are here illegally! https://t.co/znzLmm0jJI
— Proud Father (@Tsherwin80) November 11, 2024
The financial impact is immense, with homicides alone costing $153.8 billion of the $166.5 billion total. Lott noted that these figures likely underestimate the full costs, as the calculations assume only one crime per individual.
Convicted Homicide Rate Among 'Non-Detained' Illegal Migrants 13 Times Higher Than U.S. Average, Costing Americans $166 Billion: Report https://t.co/1yUBJHWjAZ
— SilenceDoGoodRedux (@MAurelius486AD) December 23, 2024
The report also acknowledges its limited scope, which excludes half of the migrants on the docket. This suggests the overall impact of these crimes could be far greater.
This is the real life impact of Illegal Aliens on a Black American Family. Jamiel Shaw was MURDERED by Pedro Espinoza. Illegal Alien Sanctuary Policies helped take Jamiel's LIFE. Don't let any politician trick you into supporting Illegal Aliens. #MassDeportationsNow pic.twitter.com/jfvAJpa0pM
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Lott’s findings have intensified debates over immigration policies that permit individuals with criminal records to remain free while awaiting legal proceedings.
