Weekly Chart: Where the U.S. Public Stands on Border and Immigration Policy
Weekly Chart: Where the U.S. Public Stands on Border and Immigration Policy
Democrats and Republicans disagree on building a border fence, but both sides back providing legal status to certain undocumented immigrants.
A certain combed-over candidate is making waves with his views on immigrants, and most U.S. voters consider immigration policy a “very important” factor in deciding whom they’ll cast a ballot for in the 2016 elections. But that doesn’t mean they all agree when it comes to building a fence along the entire U.S.-Mexico border or maintaining birthright citizenship, and divisions often fall along party lines. No less than 73 percent of Republicans—compared to 29 percent of Democrats—support a border wall, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in September. On the other hand, a majority of respondents support providing legal status to undocumented immigrants, regardless of party affiliation.
AS/COA Online takes a look at where the U.S. public stands when it comes to immigration and border policy issues.
