Abstract
This chapter considers the role of immigration policies and practices, particularly those that reflect what scholars refer to as “crimmigration,” or the broader integration of civil immigration enforcement and the criminal justice system (Stumpf 2006). We pay special attention to recent policies and practices related to the devolution of immigration enforcement, and describe the implications for the immigration–crime association across places. We conclude that recent policies have largely been ineffective in enhancing community public safety and may create more costs than benefits in the long run.KeywordsImmigrationImmigrantsCrimePolicyCrimmigrationCitizenshipDeportationDetentionDevolution of immigration enforcementSanctuary statusImmigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRAIRA)287gCriminal Alien ProgramSecure Communities
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