Stories by Emily Soto

Study Challenges Immigrant Crime Narrative: ‘There’s a Disconnect Between What the Data Shows and What People Think’

Emily Soto |

A study published in the National Bureau of Economic Research reveals that immigrants have consistently been incarcerated at lower rates than U.S.-born citizens. However, so-called “migrant crime” has become a major talking point this election cycle.

 

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