The Times Of India · DistrictNews · 2026-09-03
‘IMMIGRANTS COMMIT LESS CRIME!’: Birthright Witness Shreds Trump; Clashes With
A birthright citizenship hearing erupted into a sharp clash over immigration and crime after Cato Institute expert David Bier challenged a central argument used by President Donald Trump and his Republican allies.Bier argued that immigrants — including undocumented immigrants — are less likely to commit crimes for which they are incarcerated than U.S.-born Americans, and said immigration overall reduces the likelihood of Americans becoming crime victims. His testimony triggered a tense exchange with Republican Rep.
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