Are Programs That Use Local and State Police to Enforce Federal Immigration Policies Effective?
This piece summarizes research on the costs and benefits of 287(g) programs and The Secure Communities Program.
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Barriers to Portable Benefits Solutions for Gig Economy Workers
Public policy hasn't adapted to the gig economy, categorizing workers into groups that don't align with the modern American workplace.
Sanctuary Cities and Crime
This working paper from Washington University's Yuki Otsu finds no evidence that sanctuary policies cause an increase in crime overall.
Phantoms, Crashers, and Harassers
This paper examines the process by which user interactions give shape to social order in VRChat. Learn more about the research here.
State Immigration Restrictions and Crime: Examining Arizona’s SB 1070
This study examines crime rates in Arizona before and after the passage of SB 1070. Learn more about the research here.
Do Immigrants Threaten US Public Safety?
This study analyzes existing literature on immigrant crime rates and the impact of legalizing undocumented immigrants through public policy.
Dynamics of Deterrence: A Macroeconomic Perspective on Punitive Justice Policy
This study reveals a "lost cohort" with higher prison admission rates compared to preceding and subsequent generations.