Posts tagged crime

Undocumented Teen Commits Suicide in...

By Prerna on August 24, 2008
Undocumented Teen Commits Suicide in Jail — Cops must be held accountable

A 17-year-old migrant student of Clear Lake High School who was apprehended by cops after an illegal left turn, committed suicide in jail less than 48 hours later. Excerpts from the Chron.com article follows: Arturo Chavez’s back was flush against a 7-foot partition for the cell’s... [+]

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24Aug

Undocumented Immigrants and Crime -...

By Prerna on June 26, 2008
Undocumented Immigrants and Crime – Dispelling Myths

Kyle asked via email whether there are any studies which show that undocumented immigrants commit less crimes than American citizens. The one study we should be familiar with is the one from IPC last year, which is here. This was the summary of their research: At... [+]

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26Jun

Being Illegal is NOT a Crime

By Prerna on February 24, 2008
Being Illegal is NOT a Crime

In the next series of blog posts, I want to cover the issue of criminality and crime surrounding the notion of ‘illegal immigration.’ Hopefully, some of the information is new and compelling, and makes for an interesting read. Contrary to popular belief, maintaining ‘illegal’ presence in... [+]

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24Feb