When politicians blame immigrants for some of the most significant problems in the U.S., many people might believe that the vast majority of immigrants here without permission are criminals. Journalist and broadcaster Jorge Ramos explains why the opposite is true.

From AJ Plus:

Watch here as Ramos puts Bill Maher in his place after the talk show host used the term “illegals.”

–Posted by Roisin Davis

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