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The UK has introduced its first-ever sanctions targeting individuals involved in smuggling illegal migrants, aiming to disrupt organized crime networks and their financial operations, though experts question the effectiveness of these measures in significantly reducing Channel crossings.
Studies show that immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than U.S.-born Americans, with research indicating that immigrants have lower incarceration rates and no correlation between undocumented immigrants and a rise in crime. The false narrative linking immigration to crime has persisted despite evidence to the contrary, with research suggesting that stability and achievement among first-generation immigrants may contribute to this gap in criminal behavior.
The killing of a Georgia nursing student has become a focal point in the US immigration debate, with former President Trump blaming President Biden's border policies for the tragedy. The debate over the nation’s immigration system has emerged as a major campaign issue, with Trump and other Republicans suggesting migrants are committing crimes more often than US citizens, despite evidence to the contrary. Democrats have expressed sorrow for the victim's death and accused Trump of exploiting the tragedy for political gain. Studies have found that immigrants are less drawn to violent crime than native-born citizens, but the debate continues to be a major point of contention in US politics.