CJ Pearson, co-chair of the Republican National Committee Youth Advisory Council, has said that criticism of violent undocumented immigrants is being wrongly labeled as insensitive by political opponents.
“Callousness,” said Pearson. “Condemning illegal aliens who are rapists, murderers, and violent criminals is now callous in the eyes of the Left? Y’all have truly lost y’all’s damn minds.”
In April 2025, the Trump administration marked its 100th day by displaying mugshots of undocumented immigrants accused of crimes on the White House lawn. According to CBS News, this display included around 100 mugshots and aimed to underscore the administration’s hardline stance on illegal immigration. White House border czar Tom Homan emphasized that undocumented individuals would be pursued and prosecuted. The move was accompanied by new plans to publish lists of sanctuary cities resisting federal immigration enforcement.
According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in Fiscal Year 2024, there were 425,431 criminal convictions involving noncitizens, including 15,811 for sexual offenses and 13,099 for homicide. These figures span a range of offenses and are used by federal agencies to support enforcement priorities. The numbers reflect criminal activity discovered among noncitizens, though they include both undocumented and lawfully present immigrants.
Pearson is a conservative political activist and commentator who currently serves as National Co-Chair of the GOP Youth Advisory Council. According to his Wikipedia profile, he rose to prominence as a teenage political voice supporting right-leaning policies and candidates. He has become known for his commentary on social media and his advocacy for increasing conservative youth participation in national politics.
