On the recordJanuary 19, 2010
Empirical research generally does not support the allegation that immigrants are involved in criminal activity to a greater degree than the native population.
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congress.govEmpirical research generally does not support the allegation that immigrants are involved in criminal activity to a greater degree than the native population.
Sessions discusses immigration and crime statistics.
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