The Cost of Crimmigration
Exploring the Intersection Between Criminal Justice and Immigration
Exploring the Intersection Between Criminal Justice and Immigration
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<strong>Cost</strong> to Society<br />
Social<br />
Immigration enforcement results in many noncitizens<br />
living in fear <strong>of</strong> detention and deportation<br />
after any interaction with police.<br />
Davidson County, TN<br />
participated in the 287(g) program. After seeing<br />
these consequences, they withdrew from the program:<br />
42%<br />
Percentage <strong>of</strong> Latinxs in Davidson<br />
County who said they knew <strong>of</strong> a crime<br />
<strong>of</strong> police involvement.<br />
54%<br />
that has not been reported due to fear<br />
Percentage <strong>of</strong> Latinxs who admitted to not<br />
calling the police, fearing racial pr<strong>of</strong>iling<br />
73%<br />
related to immigration issues.<br />
People in Davidson County who<br />
reported feeling increased apprehension<br />
about police cooperation.<br />
85%<br />
<strong>The</strong> amount <strong>of</strong> Davidson County non-<br />
citizen arrests that are misdemeanors, a<br />
disproportionate impact <strong>of</strong> 287(g).
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