Missouri Speaker of the House Dean Plocher has announced the formation of a committee to evaluate the rate of violent crimes committed by undocumented immigrants in the state. Despite claiming a recent spike in such crimes, Plocher and the committee chair, State Rep. Lane Roberts, did not provide data to support their claim. This is in contrast to studies showing that immigrants are actually less likely to commit crimes compared to native citizens. The committee’s focus on undocumented immigrants has been criticized as fear-mongering, especially as Plocher is running for Secretary of State in the upcoming primary election. Additionally, Plocher expressed disagreement with Gov. Mike Parson’s veto of funds for a National Guard mission to the southern U.S. border. The committee plans to hold hearings across the state over the next 60 days, with the first scheduled for July 11 in Jefferson City. Critics have pointed out that the committee’s actions seem politically motivated rather than driven by genuine concerns about public safety. For any corrections or typos in the article, readers are encouraged to contact the news outlet.
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