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title: America’s Migrant Crime Wave? Gangs and Violence Hit Our Streets
description: Congress in on track to becoming one of the most unproductive in modern history. Many call it the “Do Nothing Congress.” Has Congress become obsolete? What must change for Congress to do the job it’s supposed to do? And why are so many members heading for the exits? 
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# America’s Migrant Crime Wave? Gangs and Violence Hit Our Streets

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### Thursday, May 23, 2024

#### Season 1 | Episode 38

 Is there a wave of migrant crime? High-profile news stories have become lighting rods highlighting the issues with sanctuary cities and policies across America.

The death of Laken Riley sent shock waves across America pulling back the curtain on migration laws and sanctuary cities. Tonight, the mother of murdered teen, Lizbeth Medina was murdered by an illegal immigrant sits with Dr. Phil in an exclusive interview to discuss her loss and how it could have been entirely avoided. Dr. Phil is joined by NY Chief of Police, John Chell, to discuss if there is a wave of migrant crime in NY and the shocking surveillance video of NYPD being attacked in Time Square.

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