Fact-checking Trump and Miller's claims of a 'migrant invasion' in California
Briefly

President Trump has deployed National Guard troops to Los Angeles amid claims of a migrant invasion. However, data suggests California is experiencing low crime rates and steady employment, straying from the narrative crafted by political leaders. The state has seen a decrease in undocumented immigrants due to high living costs rather than strict enforcement measures. Experts point out that California's economy is thriving, presently ranked as the world's fourth-largest, and it continues to attract a diverse immigrant population, which challenges the claims made by the administration.
In California, violent crime is down, and the unemployment rate is close to the national average, contradicting narratives about the negative impact of immigration.
The state has lost hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants, often not due to enforcement but because California's high costs deter migrants.
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