False narratives and misleading information about immigration laws have led to unwarranted fear and hostility towards immigrants, as well as a misguided belief that the United States is an open and welcoming country. Conservative media and politicians have been known to spread falsehoods about the criminality of undocumented immigrants, the job market, and the openness of the border. Such misinformation can lead to a surge in immigrants traveling to the United States, often with false hopes of what they will find.