Source: Fox News
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security attributes the decline in violent crime rates in the US to the deportation of violent criminal illegal immigrants. A recent analysis by the Council on Criminal Justice reported a 18% decrease in homicides and a decline in other crimes such as carjackings, motor vehicle thefts, robberies, and residential burglaries. The White House touted the report as evidence of “extraordinary progress” in delivering on President Trump’s promise to restore law and order.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The Department of Homeland Security points to deportations as the reason for declining crime rates. Assistant DHS Secretary Lauren Bis says it’s “common sense” that removing criminals from the country leads to lower crime rates. The agency shares examples of recently deported individuals with serious criminal histories. The White House credits President Trump’s administration for the drop in crime, saying it’s no surprise that deportations coincide with lower crime rates.
The deportations are presented as a routine, with officials highlighting the criminal histories of those removed from the country. The language used emphasizes the idea that deporting “dangerous criminal illegal aliens” is a key factor in reducing crime.
The sequence of events feels like a familiar performance, with officials touting successes and attributing them to specific policies.
The observation that deportations are presented as a routine, with a focus on the criminal histories of those removed, reframes the scene as a performance of law and order.
Author: Evan Null
