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Racial differences in crime rates

Research on racial and ethnic differences in crime rates, considering socioeconomic factors and their impact on disparities

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Jan 17, 2026
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What does peer-reviewed research say about the impact of sanctuary policies on local crime rates?

Peer‑reviewed and working‑paper evidence consistently rejects the simple claim that sanctuary policies raise crime; a plurality of rigorous studies finds either no effect on violent crime or modest re...

Jan 15, 2026

What evidence links sanctuary policies to changes in crime rates or public‑health outcomes?

A growing body of peer-reviewed research finds no evidence that sanctuary policies increase crime, and several studies link such policies to reductions in certain property crimes and improved crime‑re...