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Incarceration Rates

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immigration-crime1 year ago

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

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.

criminal-justice2 years ago

Key Findings from Recent Report on U.S. Jail Conditions

The population in U.S. jails has rebounded to nearly pre-pandemic levels, according to a report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics. After releasing inmates early due to COVID-19 risks, jails are now reporting an increase in population. Longer jail stays, inability to pay high bail amounts, and court backlogs are contributing factors. The report also highlights the disproportionate incarceration rates for Black Americans, with the jail incarceration rate for Black individuals being 3.4 times higher than that of white individuals. The increase in elderly inmates is also a concern due to their specific health needs.