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On the recordMarch 27, 2017
When you look at the crimes committed by illegal immigrants, you find out that, for example, 35 percent of the individuals who are sentenced for Federal crimes are illegal immigrants.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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Smith highlights the crime rates among illegal immigrants compared to the general population.

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