Few political issues in modern America generate more emotional intensity than immigration. The debate touches economics, crime, culture, religion, national identity, compassion, and political power all at once. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most distorted public discussions in American life. Too often, those who support strong borders portray all opposition to open borders…
The Dangerous Myth of the “Law-Abiding Illegal Immigrant”
One of the most common arguments used by defenders of the Biden administration’s open border policies is the claim that “illegal immigrants are more law-abiding than native-born Americans.” This argument is designed to sound compassionate and rational—but it collapses under real scrutiny. When you peel back the surface, this talking point is not based on…