"Debunking Myths: The Truth About Immigrant Crime in America"

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"Debunking Myths: The Truth About Immigrant Crime in America"
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Studies show that immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than U.S.-born Americans, with research indicating that immigrants have lower incarceration rates and no correlation between undocumented immigrants and a rise in crime. The false narrative linking immigration to crime has persisted despite evidence to the contrary, with research suggesting that stability and achievement among first-generation immigrants may contribute to this gap in criminal behavior.

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