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Podcast: News For Reasonable People
Episode: #2,632 - Illegal Migrant Crime Costs Triple Deportation Price, Highlighting Policy Failures
Description: Illegal migrant crime costs have surged to an estimated $166.5 billion, highlighting the stark financial burden of unchecked border policies. This figure, derived from state and federal incarceration and law enforcement data, dwarfs the projected $8.3 billion cost of former President Trump’s proposed mass deportation plan. The disparity underscores the inefficiencies of current policies, with sanctuary city laws further exacerbating the crisis by shielding criminal offenders. While progressive leaders argue these policies are compassionate, critics point to the devastating toll on American families, with violent crimes like murder and assault making up a significant portion of the cost. As the so...