Feely makes racist, false claim blaming immigrants for housing crisis (opens original article in a new tab)

Jay Feely falsely claimed immigrants are responsible for Arizona's housing crisis during a GOP debate, despite studies showing otherwise.

• Jay Feely blamed immigrants for Arizona's housing crisis during a GOP debate.
• Feely cited a study that suggested 30% of home prices and 20% of rent increases were due to undocumented immigrants, but the study's findings were limited and contextually inaccurate.
• Studies show immigrants have a net positive economic effect and are not the primary cause of the housing crisis.