A lot depends on Trump’s definition of ‘criminal’ and ‘immigrant’
This story considers questions raised by Donald Trump’s pledge to deport “criminal immigrants.” Carrie Rosenbaum, among others, is quoted in the story: “Most immigrants are NOT criminals, but they’ve been painted out to be criminals in the public imagination through racism and fear,” Rosenbaum said via email. “Most immigrants deported as ‘criminals’ are not criminals in the way most people think of criminals.”
Jennifer Rubin of the Washington Post debunks many of the myths about immigration floating around among Trump and his supporters. She specifically observes that “Contrary to President-elect Donald Trump’s rhetoric, the focus has been on violent criminals. (`“In fiscal year 2015, 91 percent of people removed from inside the U.S. were previously convicted of a crime.’)”
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