What unintended consequences emerged after federal immigration officials began to increase their efforts to deport undocumented immigrants?
A. There were increases in crime rates, due to the increased strain felt by immigrant populations.
B. There were fewer instances of domestic violence, suggesting that violent criminals had either fled or had been deported.
C. There were sharp decreases in the numbers of crimes reported, such as rape and domestic violence, by victims who were illegal immigrants, thus decreasing the chances that violent offenders would be caught and prosecuted.
D. There were sharp decreases in crime rates, as more immigrant criminals were detained and deported.
C. There were sharp decreases in the numbers of crimes reported, such as rape and domestic violence, by victims who were illegal immigrants, thus decreasing the chances that violent offenders would be caught and prosecuted.
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a. True b. False
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