Does Border Enforcement Reduce Violent Crime? with Ken W. Good

Join us for Objectively Speaking with Ken W. Good on Wednesday, October 1 @ 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET. Are deportations driving down violent crime in America? Some supporters are crediting the sharp increase in deportations for what could soon be the lowest U.S. murder rate on record. On the other hand, critics strongly argue that deportation sweeps unfairly target non-violent offenders and create fear within immigrant communities, discouraging victims and witnesses from cooperating with law enforcement.

Ken W. Good, a noted bail attorney and a board member of the Professional Bondsmen of Texas, has decades of experience navigating the intersection of bail, crime, and immigration enforcement policies. He is the author of Good’s on Bail, in addition to writing numerous articles on the subject of bail reform, including, “What Successful Bail Reform Looks Like.”

He joins Atlas Society CEO Jennifer Grossman to discuss the new changes to border enforcement and examine whether there is credible evidence that increased deportations lower violent crime rates, how local law enforcement partnerships with federal immigration authorities are affecting communities, and what risks and benefits policymakers should weigh as they debate immigration enforcement and public safety. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

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