Illegal immigrants in Georgia commit fewer crimes than citizens, new data reveals

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1 year ago

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Credited from: NEWSWEEK

Recent data from Georgia indicates that illegal immigrants are incarcerated at a lower rate than American citizens, accounting for just 3.3% of the prison population.
The Cato Institute analysis found that illegal immigrants are held at a rate of 399 per 100,000, compared to 478 per 100,000 for legal citizens.
Despite some high-profile crimes by migrants, this data counters the narrative presented by some Republican leaders, including President-elect Donald Trump.
The new crime report from Georgia follows a law aimed at increasing transparency regarding immigrant crime rates, with findings showing lower homicide rates among undocumented immigrants.
Experts argue that mass deportations may not effectively reduce crime, as it targets a less crime-prone population.