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LAW AND ORDER: Crime Rates Reach Historic Lows Following DHS Deportations of Criminal Illegal Aliens

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DHS reports that crime rates have reached historic lows following deportations of criminal aliens by ICE. The data suggests that immigration enforcement operations targeting individuals with criminal convictions have contributed to declining crime statistics. This announcement reflects the administration's emphasis on removing non-citizens convicted of crimes.
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