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ImmigrationProf Blog
After Abandoning Family Separation Policy, President Trump Seeks to Change Narrative — Blame Immigrants for Crime
After a week in which immigration was in the news, NPR reports on the latest Trump administration tack on immigration:"After days of damaging news stories about an administration policy that separated…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Brennan Center provides a “Final Analysis” of crime in big cities in 2017
Main June 13, 2018Brennan Center provides a "Final Analysis" of crime in big cities in 2017 The Brennan Center for Justice has released this short document titled "Crime in 2017:…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Latest notable statements by AG Jeff Sessions about crime rates and overdose deaths
Main June 9, 2018Latest notable statements by AG Jeff Sessions about crime rates and overdose deathsJust like US Presidents gets to see official jobs numbers before they are officially made…
The Right Coast
Claims caught on tape, suspect wanted, legal thrillers & thrilling events
The Sheriff seeks help to find a suspect who tried to abduct a child near a ballfield at Jamul Primary School. See suspect sketch, right, and rRead our exclusive details…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Via executive order, Prez Trump creates new Federal Interagency Council on Crime Prevention and Improving Reentry
Main March 8, 2018Via executive order, Prez Trump creates new Federal Interagency Council on Crime Prevention and Improving ReentryAs reported in this Axios piece, "President Trump on Wednesday launched, by…
Cruise Law News
U.S. State Department Issues Another Critical Crime Warning for the Bahamas
By Jim Walker
The United States Department of State has again listed the crime threat in the Bahamas as "critical" and warned U.S. tourists to take safety measures while visiting the country. The…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“The Fatal Flaw in John R. Lott Jr.’s Study on Illegal Immigrant Crime in Arizona”
Main February 6, 2018"The Fatal Flaw in John R. Lott Jr.’s Study on Illegal Immigrant Crime in Arizona"A few weeks ago, I posted here a link to an empirical study…
Sentencing Law and Policy
New FBI crime data on first half of 2017 show encouraging declines in all areas except murder and car thefts
Main January 23, 2018New FBI crime data on first half of 2017 show encouraging declines in all areas except murder and car theftsThis new news release from the FBI, headlined…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Undocumented Immigrants, U.S. Citizens, and Convicted Criminals in Arizona”
Main January 21, 2018"Undocumented Immigrants, U.S. Citizens, and Convicted Criminals in Arizona"The title of this post is the title of this new paper authored by John Lott available via SSRN…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Wall Street Journaltaking a close look at “Murder in America” while NYC hits a record low
Main December 28, 2017Wall Street Journal taking a close look at "Murder in America" while NYC hits a record lowOver the last few days, the Wall Street Journal has run…