Violent Crime Rates Decline; DHS Points to Deportations

White House and DHS Comments on Crime Rates

The White House recently highlighted falling violent crime rates in the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) attributes this to the deportation of violent criminal illegal immigrants.

Crime Rate Analysis

A report by the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) pointed out that homicides may reach a historic low. In a study of large U.S. cities, homicides dropped 18% compared to the previous year, aiming for the lowest level since 1900.

Other crimes showed decreases as well: carjackings by 47%, motor vehicle thefts by 20%, robberies by 17%, and residential burglaries by 13%.

White House and DHS Statements

The White House claimed these numbers show significant progress in delivering on President Trump’s promise to restore law and order.

Assistant DHS Secretary Lauren Bis remarked, “It is common sense. When you remove criminals from the country, crime rates fall.”

Recent Deportations

DHS shared details with Fox News Digital about illegal immigrants labeled as the “worst of the worst” who have been deported. These individuals include foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes such as homicide, drug trafficking, and aggravated assault.

Profiles of Deported Criminals

• Jared Adonay Cruz-Rivera – Honduran national affiliated with Tren de Aragua, convicted of robbery and drug possession. Deported on July 18.
• Olegario Ramirez – Mexican national and Paisas gang member, with prior convictions for homicide and illegal re-entry. Deported on July 27.
• Bulmaro Rendon-Ramos – Another Mexican national and Surenos gang member, convicted for robbery, burglary, and DUI. Deported on July 27.
• Nammoun Khampanya – Crips gang member from Laos, with convictions for cocaine possession and weapon offenses. Deported on July 28.
• Omar Loaces Gonzalez – Cuban national, convicted of vehicle theft and wire fraud. Deported on July 17.
• Marc James Guerrier Pinard – Haitian national with convictions for armed carjacking and burglary. Deported on July 16.

Political and Public Reactions

The deportations have been discussed as a policy success. Assistant DHS Secretary Bis stated President Trump’s efforts have significantly reduced crime, and linked this drop to deportations of criminal aliens.

The New York Times article criticized ICE, claiming that many cases against anti-ICE protesters and migrants were abandoned. This statement resulted in a rebuttal from involved parties.