Immigrant Ties to Crime and Victimization in the United States
Presentation Type
Presentation
Full Name of Faculty Mentor
Mikel Norris, Political Science
Major
Political Science
Presentation Abstract
Undocumented immigrants have been the subject of heightened political scrutiny over the course of recent presidential administrations. This scrutiny has painted immigrants as criminals, which has had a significant impact on their interactions with local and federal law enforcement. The purpose of this research is to determine if undocumented immigrants are more likely to become victims of crime than citizens within the United States. Furthermore, the study aims to investigate the role that sanctuary cities play, if any, in reducing the level of victimization that undocumented immigrants experience. To evaluate these questions we turn to the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) and conduct an analysis of the responses based on citizenship status. In addition to the NCVS data, this research requires a qualitative assessment of victimization factors in relation to immigrants and their social ties. The results of this study address the politicized tie of immigrants to crime, the victimization rates of immigrants, and the overall role that sanctuary cities play.
Start Date
12-4-2023 1:20 PM
End Date
12-4-2023 1:40 PM
Disciplines
Political Science
Recommended Citation
Bane, Allison, "Immigrant Ties to Crime and Victimization in the United States" (2023). Undergraduate Research Competition. 47.
https://digitalcommons.coastal.edu/ugrc/2023/fullconference/47
Immigrant Ties to Crime and Victimization in the United States
Undocumented immigrants have been the subject of heightened political scrutiny over the course of recent presidential administrations. This scrutiny has painted immigrants as criminals, which has had a significant impact on their interactions with local and federal law enforcement. The purpose of this research is to determine if undocumented immigrants are more likely to become victims of crime than citizens within the United States. Furthermore, the study aims to investigate the role that sanctuary cities play, if any, in reducing the level of victimization that undocumented immigrants experience. To evaluate these questions we turn to the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) and conduct an analysis of the responses based on citizenship status. In addition to the NCVS data, this research requires a qualitative assessment of victimization factors in relation to immigrants and their social ties. The results of this study address the politicized tie of immigrants to crime, the victimization rates of immigrants, and the overall role that sanctuary cities play.