The Justitia Institute

First Multi-Jurisdictional Analysis on Whether Policies Like 287(g) and S.B. 1070 Are Being Used to Racially Profile Latinos, Research Reveals No Significant Effect

The Justitia Institute examines whether laws like 287(g) and S.B. 1070 are being used to racially profile Latinos; reports no significant effect on percentage of Latino juveniles in residential placement, and highlights lack of adequate data to empirically analyze the quantitative effects of “crimmigration” laws on the percentage of Latinos brought in the criminal justice system. - July 04, 2012