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Studies from the Immigrant Policy Center, Public Policy Institute of California, and Harvard Professor Robert Sampson have each found that immigrants in general commit fewer crimes and are incarcerated at a lower rate than native-born citizens.

SPECIAL REPORT: The Myth of Widespread Non-Citizen Voting

August 20, 2008Truth in Immigration has written a report scrutinizing the claims of a Heritage Foundation study that suggests that large numbers of non-citizens, including undocumented immigrants, are voting in federal elections.  MORE

Immigration Is Snaring U.S. Citizens In Its Raids

August 18, 2008The Washington Post reports on the increasing number of U.S. citizens held and detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).  The raids and arrests have led to a mounting number of lawsuits and investigations launched by members of Congress. MORE

Another Immigration Detainee Dies

August 13, 2008Today, the New York Times reported that Hiu Lui “Jason” Ng, a 33-year-old computer engineer from New York, died while in custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Mr. Ng’s death comes during a time where ICE and DHS have come under scrutiny following complaints of sub-par medical treatment and accusations of human rights violations. MORE

Companies Take Proactive Efforts to Integrate Immigrants

August 12, 2008Numerous studies have found that the vast majority of immigrants take affirmative steps in learning English and integrating into American society.  A recent article by the Washington Post examines how companies are creating programs to help these “new Americans” become better employees and citizens. MORE

Hospitals Carrying Out Legally Questionable Deportations

August 06, 2008To limit their patient-care responsibilities, some American hospitals have engaged in a troubling practice that places immigrants at risk. A recent story in The New York Times documents how several hospitals have privately initiated deportations of immigrant patients for post-hospital care. MORE


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