Illegal immigration is often portrayed as a victimless crime or is downplayed by asserting that most charges are for non-violent crimes. This simplistic approach shows a callousness towards the victims of crimes perpetrated by some unlawfully present foreign nationals and ignores the real threat posed by criminal illegal aliens.
While it is true that most of the approximately It is important to remember that a crime committed by an illegal alien is a preventable crime. The following cases may not represent the general illegal alien population, but they demonstrate the value of strong borders and underscore why illegal immigration remains a public safety concern.
The information is gathered from various credible news sources and publicly-accessible official sources. The crimes do not include terrorist actions, but deal with crimes of a serious nature, such as homicide or manslaughter, rape or sexual crimes, assault on law enforcement, or sexual crimes related to minors.
It is important to note the following involve charges or convictions for crimes committed by foreign nationals illegally in the country. View the video stories of those lives stolen by illegal alien crime. The year-old law enforcement officer died of his injuries. He leaves behind a two-year-old daughter. Benitez Santana entered the U. In May , he was arrested in Washington for driving on a suspended license and received a day prison sentence for marijuana possession.
In October , he was arrested again for driving with a suspended license. He received a day sentence but served very little actual jail time, for 87 and 85 days of each sentence respectively was suspended.
