Abstract
ABSTRACT Despite being one of the most marginalized segments in United States (U.S.) society, unauthorized immigrants are often believed to engage in heightened criminal activity. There exists, however, little evidence that investigates the criminological experiences of this vulnerable population. This study examines data from over 100 unauthorized Latinas/os from a Midwest U.S. state to explore how income, police contact, and acculturation are associated with the likelihood of antisocial behavior and crime. Descriptive results show that the majority of behaviors reported were mostly traffic and public disturbance acts. Analysis from bivariate correlations and negative binomial regression models show that having higher income and contact with the police are salient factors associated with engagement in antisocial behavior and offending. The findings provide insight into the economically, legally, and socially restricted lives unauthorized Latinas/os lead and the adaptations made to integrate into U.S. life.
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