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Alex Nowrasteh

American political scientist and policy analyst

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Jan 22, 2026
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What does Texas data (2013–2023) show about homicide convictions by immigration status and how have scholars interpreted that evidence?

Department of Public Safety data analyzed by researchers show that, over 2013–2022, people identified as undocumented (illegal) immigrants were convicted of at a lower per‑capita rate (2.2 per 100,000...

Jan 15, 2026

How did Donald Trump address Melania's immigration history?

Donald Trump has largely avoided detailed public discussion of the specifics of Melania Trump’s immigration paperwork, instead offering short public endorsements of her projects and allowing lawyers a...

Jan 2, 2026

What did congressional hearings say about Melania Trump's EB-1 visa and what witnesses testified?

Congressional scrutiny of Melania Trump’s EB‑1 “Einstein” visa flared during a June 2025 House hearing about visa integrity, where Representative Jasmine Crockett publicly questioned whether the forme...

Oct 23, 2025

How did the Trump administration respond to the investigation into Melania Trump's visa status?

The available reporting shows that scrutiny of Melania Trump’s EB-1 “extraordinary ability” visa emerged publicly in June 2025 and prompted congressional questioning about how she qualified, but . Cov...

Oct 23, 2025

How has Melania Trump responded to Jasmine Crockett's allegations?

Melania Trump has not publicly responded to Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s June 2025 allegations challenging the former first lady’s EB‑1 “Einstein visa” eligibility; press reports and hearing coverage indic...