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Study Confirms Immigrants Sentenced More Harshly in Non-Immigrant Areas

by Dale Chappell

A recent Penn State University study confirmed that negative perceptions of immigration and immigrants have affected sentencing in geographic areas not traditionally known for being destinations for immigrants.

Prior to the 1990s, Hispanics traditionally immigrated to areas like California, Florida, and Texas. But since then, they have ...

 

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