The Lie We Tell: 'Only Criminals Get Deported' (Opinion Episode)

In this Wednesday opinion episode of The Problem With…, I’m breaking down one of the most dangerous lies in American politics: that only “bad immigrants” get deported. Spoiler alert they don’t.

I share a conversation that pushed me over the edge, unpack the racist language that fuels these myths, and back it all up with cold, hard data. Immigrants, both legal and undocumented, commit fewer crimes than native-born citizens. But you wouldn’t know that if you only listened to certain media outlets and politicians.

This episode isn't just about setting the record straight. It's about calling out the hypocrisy, the projection, and the punishment of the powerless all wrapped in the disguise of “law and order.”

If you’ve ever been told “they broke the law,” or heard someone call immigrants “enemies,” this episode is for you.

Take Action: Contact Your Representatives

Want to speak up and demand a more just immigration system? Here are some resources to help you contact your elected officials:

• Find Your U.S. Representative: house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

• Contact Your U.S. Senators: senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm

• Find All Elected Officials (Federal, State, Local): usa.gov/elected-officials

• Call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard: Dial [phone] to be connected directly to your members of Congress.

• Use Resistbot: Text RESIST to 50409 to write to your representatives via text message. Learn more at resist.bot.

Your voice matters. Let’s use it.