America Quote by Kevin de Leon
“It is erroneous and profoundly irresponsible to suggest that up to three million undocumented immigrants living in America are dangerous criminals.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Immigration Policy, California State Assembly, 2019
The claim that millions of undocumented immigrants are dangerous criminals is false and harmful.
In simple terms: Immigrants are not inherently criminal.
Key Takeaway
Challenge stereotypes with facts.
Themes
immigration
justice
public discourse
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
political
advocacy
When to use this quote
- community meetings
- policy debates
- media reporting
- education campaigns
Key Concepts
human rights
stereotype
policy analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this narrative affect public policy?
- What evidence counters the criminal stereotype?
A Different Perspective
Data shows most undocumented immigrants are not criminal offenders.
![“The estimated 11 or so million undocumented immigrants currently in the United States. This is what Mr. [Donald ] Trump promised back in November.” quote by Jake Tapper](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d3/jake-tapper-4443_immigrants_the-estimated-11-or-so-million-undocumen_494202.jpg)
![“The idea is, Mr. [Donald] Trump won the primaries in no small way because he had this very forceful position, saying all 11 or 12 million undocumented immigrants will be forced to leave the country.” quote by Jake Tapper](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1df/jake-tapper-4443_country_the-idea-is-mr-donald-trump-won-the-prim_3077821.jpg)
![“You wouldn't replace your carpet at home if you still had a hole in the roof...We're talking about any time you start waving a carrot such as American citizenship without securing the borders, that number [of undocumented immigrants] that we have today I believe will double or triple.” quote by Lou Barletta](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2cc/lou-barletta-35140_american-citizenship_you-wouldn-t-replace-your-carpet-at-home_1427368.jpg)
![“I'll smoke, I'll cough, I'll get the tumors, I'll die, deal? Thank you America. [salutes]” quote by Bill Hicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d2/bill-hicks-970_america_i-ll-smoke-i-ll-cough-i-ll-get-the-tumor_655.jpg)
