Immigration Today

Immigration in Arizona

Arizona New Law Toughest stand on immigration in the country – Identify, prosecute, deport – Criminalize failure to carry immigration documents – Police can question with “reason to suspect” Racial profiling? – Latinos Division – Moral issue, Republicans vs. Democrats

Arizona Cont. SupportOppose Whites70%24% Latinos31%58% 48% of those polled want their state to adopt a law similar to Arizona’s, as opposed to the 35% who do not. 45% think that law will help stop illegal immigration. A majority of year olds polled do not approve of Arizona’s law, while most over 35 years old do.

Other Recent Developments H.R – 700 miles of fencing Southwest U.S. border – Label illegal immigrants as "aggravated felons“  Failed Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act (CIRA) – Fund border security – Grant permanent residency to many illegal immigrants already inside U.S.  Failed

More Recent Developments Florida: SB 136 – Arizona-like law in progress – Police check immigration status of suspects – No paperwork  misdemeanor, $100 fine – Officers "may not consider race, color, or national origin“ in determining suspects

Obama and Illegal Immigration Low public approval ratings – “Do you approve of disapprove of the way Obama is handling illegal immigration?” Border protection plan: Illegal trafficking and crime Accountability for business who exploit illegal immigrants Possible amnesty for current illegal immigrants – Learn English, admit mistakes, pay taxes, etc. ApproveDisapproveUnsure 28%60%12%

Public Opinion Polls “There is a proposal in Congress to allow foreigners who have jobs but are staying illegally in the United States to apply for legal, temporary-worker status. Do you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this proposal?“” “How serious do you think the problem of illegal immigration is for the United States right now?” Strongly Favor Somewhat Favor Somewhat Oppose Strongly Oppose 14%29%16%39% Very SeriousSomewhat Serious Not Too Serious Not At All Serious 65%24%9%2%

Polls Cont. "Do you favor or oppose providing a legal way for illegal immigrants already in the United States to become U.S. citizens?" FavorOpposeUnsure 50%48%2%

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