Report: Immigrants commit fewer crimes than native born
Report: Immigrants commit fewer crimes than native born
- July 10, 2015
- A report by Ruben Rumbaut, sociology Distinguished Professor, is featured in the Monterey Herald, Contra Costa Times and San Jose Mercury News July 10, 2015
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From the Monterey Herald:
“Numerous studies repeatedly and consistently show immigrants are less likely to commit
crimes or be behind bars than the native born,” said Ruben Rumbaut, a professor of
sociology at UC Irvine and one of the co-authors of the study, during a telephone
conference.
For the full story, please visit http://www.montereyherald.com/general-news/20150710/report-immigrants-commit-fewer-crimes-than-native-born/1.
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