Overwhelming Public Support for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Contributed by Aaron Hall, Senior Attorney

The latest poll by Gallup finds the American public strongly supportive of the immigration reform being discussed by Congress and the White House. Included in the results are the following:

• 72% support allowing those here illegally to become residents or citizens if they meet certain requirements;
• 85% support requiring employers to verify new hires are legally in U.S.;
• 71% support increasing the number of visas available for those with advanced degrees in technology and science;
• 68% support increased government spending on security measures and enforcement at U.S. borders.

The CNN Article on this poll also points out that a majority of Republicans polled support these measures, including 59% of Republicans favoring the chance for those here illegally to become legal residents or citizens.

With broad-based support in the public and a sense of urgency from Congress or the White House, the atmosphere appears to be ripe for Comprehensive Immigration Reform to succeed this year where previous attempts had failed.

For further reading:
The CNN article on public support for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
The Gallup Poll

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