President Biden highlighted Ibarra's status in his State of the Union address.
Undocumented migrants in Texas were 26% less likely to be convicted of homicide than natives.
Despite comprising 7.4% of Texas’ population, they committed only 6% of murders.
Reasons for lower rates include harsher punishments and seeking safety.
Violent offenders, regardless of status, should face severe consequences.
Increased immigration enforcement won't reduce homicide rates.
Accurate crime data is essential for informed policy decisions.