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On the recordMarch 27, 2017
A few studies using other data sources to differentiate the legal status have supported the conclusion that immigrants, regardless of legal status, do not have higher crime rates than native-born citizens.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline counters claims about immigrant crime rates with supporting studies.

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