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- Overall, we rate Illegal Alien Crime Report Questionable based on extreme right-wing bias, promotion of anti-immigrant propaganda, poor sourcing of immigrant status in stories, and a lack of ownership transparency.
Detailed Report
Reasoning: Anti-Immigration Propaganda (Hate), Poor Sourcing, Lack of Transparency, False Claims
Bias Rating: EXTREME RIGHT
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2013 by Dave Gibson, the Illegal Alien Crime Report publishes alleged crimes committed by alleged illegal immigrants. Dave Gibson is also the author of the book “No Safe Places: Death at the Hands of Illegal Aliens” and is a contributing editor for the website Social Contract, which also publishes negative stories about illegal immigrants. The website does not have an about page or mission statement. It also does not list an editor; however, Dave Gibson is listed as the author of all stories.
Funded by / Ownership
The Illegal Alien Crime Report does not openly disclose ownership, though Dave Gibson is listed as the recipient on a GoFundMe campaign. The website is also funded through PayPal donations and advertising.
Analysis / Bias
The Illegal Alien Crime Report, reports on crimes that are allegedly committed by illegal immigrants. Headlines are typically written in bold lettering and accompanied by a mugshot or negative image. Wording is typically moderately biased, such as this: AFRICAN ‘MIGRANT’ REPEATEDLY RAPED DISABLED WOMAN IN SEATTLE NURSING HOME. Although this story is copied virtually word for word from KLTV, the original article has a very different headline: Family sets up hidden camera in nursing home, catches man sexually assaulting patient.
The original reporting also does not mention anything about migrant status. In fact, a search indicates that only Illegal Alien Crime Report describes the alleged rapist as a “migrant.” They claim without evidence that “Hamzat is not a citizen and came to this country from Nigeria.” While that may be true, without evidence, it simply is not credible. Further, if this person is not a citizen, that does not mean he is illegal. It seems this website targets all immigrants rather than just illegals, as their name suggests.
Another theme found on the website is that there is a supposed media blackout on crimes committed by illegal aliens. Yet, ironically most of the stories are linked to local media sources. For example, in this story: MEDIA BLACKOUT: TRUCK DRIVER WHO KILLED 7 BIKERS IS FOREIGN NATIONAL WITH HISTORY OF DUI/DRUG CHARGES, the original source is the Boston Herald, which does not seem like a media blackout. Once again, this person was not an illegal immigrant but was a green card holder and here legally.
In general, the stories published on Illegal Alien Crime Report are factual and linked to evidence, however, the author often interjects subjective opinions regarding a person’s legal status without providing evidence. Further, the stories do not just attempt to demonize illegal immigrants but rather any (legal) immigrant who commits a crime. Perhaps they should change the name to Migrant Crime Report?
Failed Fact Checks
Overall, we rate Illegal Alien Crime Report Questionable based on extreme right-wing bias, promotion of anti-immigrant propaganda, poor sourcing of immigrant status in stories, and a lack of ownership transparency. (D. Van Zandt 8/7/2019) Updated (01/06/2023)
Source: https://www.illegalaliencrimereport.com
Last Updated on May 26, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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