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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.

Selected Postings

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, 2008

Today, 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, 2008

Numerous 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, 2008

To 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

File This One Under "Baseless Claims" for Team Dobbs

August 05, 2008

The need for evidence has rarely been an impediment for Lou Dobbs and his correspondents, but recently, Dobbs’ fill-in host Kitty Pilgrim made the baseless claim that all undocumented immigrants are uninsured. We applaud Media Matters for keeping an eye on "Team Dobbs." MORE

VIDEO: CNN Discusses Shenandoah Murder with MALDEF

August 04, 2008

On the August 3 night edition of CNN Newsroom, CNN correspondent Susan Roesgen brought on Roger Laguna, attorney for one of the alleged attackers, and MALDEF staff attorney Gladys Limon to talk about the killing of Mexican immigrant Luis Ramirez in Shenandoah, PA. To watch the video, click on MORE

Community Organization in Houston Takes on Immigrant Myths

August 04, 2008

Neighborhood Centers Inc., a Houston-based organization with the mission of “bringing resources, education and connection to underserved neighborhoods,” recently put out a myth-busting booklet on immigrants. We applaud NCI’s efforts to improve the immigration debate. MORE

UPDATED: Anti-Immigrant Tragedy in Pennsylvania

July 21, 2008

A 25-year-old father of three with roots in Mexico died last week from injuries he suffered in an altercation in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, an incident some say was racially motivated. Several witnesses report they heard the attackers yell ethnic slurs as they kicked and stomped on the victim. MORE

VIDEO: Lou Dobbs vs. Lou Dobbs

May 27, 2008

On May 15, 2008, Lou Dobbs claimed that a voluntary employment verification system, commonly known as Basic Pilot or E-Verify, “works,” despite mounting evidence the system contains major flaws, and despite contrary assessments from his own show and other news programs on CNN. MORE