Undocumented immigrants in the US commit crimes at higher rates than native-born citizens
the verdict
REFUTED
the evidence says no
confidence 0/100
Available evidence, including fact-checks and academic studies, consistently indicates that undocumented immigrants do not commit crimes at higher rates than native-born citizens; in fact, research generally shows they commit crimes at lower rates.
Evidence against · 6
The Washington Post: Analysis | Trump's claim that immigrants bring 'tremendous crime' is ...
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Fact-checker ruling: Four Pinocchios
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More against · 5
FactCheck.org: Trump's Misdirection on 'Criminal Aliens'
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Fact-checker ruling: Misleading
The Washington Post: Analysis | Donald Trump's false comments connecting Mexican ...
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Fact-checker ruling: Four Pinocchios
PolitiFact: MOSTLY TRUE: Undocumented immigrants less likely to commit ...
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Fact-checker ruling: Mostly True
Wikipedia: Illegal immigration to the United States
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Reference article covering this claim directly
factcheck.org: Is Illegal Immigration Linked to More or Less Crime? - FactCheck.org