Immigration has been a forefront topic in American politics for a very long time and it continues to be so, regardless of the changing circumstances from changes in policies and administrations over time.
Now, news of President Trump’s plan for a wall on the southern border, the increase in refugees, ICE raids, detention centers and other immigration issues continue to present themselves. How do you weigh in on it all?
Immigration

Would you say immigration is in the top 3 biggest issues for the US?


95% of Men SaidNot even close | 5% of Men SaidIt’s a massive issue |
93% of Women SaidNot even close | 7% of Women SaidIt’s a massive issue |
TPS

Should the Temporary Protected Status program be phased out by the government?


91% of Men SaidPhase it out | 9% of Men SaidKeep it |
79% of Women SaidPhase it out | 21% of Women SaidKeep it |
Undocumented Immigrants

Should the millions of undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. be given a pathway to citizenship?


16% of Men SaidGive them a pathway | 87% of Men SaidNo documents, no citizenship |
17% of Women SaidGive them a pathway | 83% of Women SaidNo documents, no citizenship |
Refugee Status

Do you believe that the government should have stricter policies for asylum and refugee programs?


95% of Men SaidYes, they are a danger | 5% of Men SaidNo, we must help them |
97% of Women SaidYes, they are a danger | 3% of Women SaidNo, we must help them |
Migrant Detention Centers

Do you think the condition in migrant detention centers are fair?


96% of Men SaidThey’re fair enough | 4% of Men SaidThey need to improve |
87% of Women SaidThey’re fair enough | 13% of Women SaidThey need to improve |
Continued Aid

Should the government continue to provide hundreds of millions of dollars in help to certain Central American countries to encourage citizens to stay there?


78% of Men SaidCut it off | 22% of Men SaidKeep funding |
79% of Women SaidCut it off | 21% of Women SaidKeep funding |
Thinking Back

Has immigration helped the United States?


59% of Men SaidIt has in some ways | 41% of Men SaidIt’s mostly hurt the US |
55% of Women SaidIt has in some ways | 45% of Women SaidIt’s mostly hurt the US |
Generations

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?


6% of Men SaidYes, they are born here | 94% of Men SaidNo, their parents are illegal |
14% of Women SaidYes, they are born here | 86% of Women SaidNo, their parents are illegal |
Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?


1% of Men SaidNo, not necessary | 99% of Men SaidYes, it should be required |
5% of Women SaidNo, not necessary | 95% of Women SaidYes, it should be required |
State School Tuition

Should illegal immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?


11% of Men SaidYes, that’s where they live | 89% of Men SaidOut of state makes more sense |
19% of Women SaidYes, that’s where they live | 81% of Women SaidOut of state makes more sense |
Volunteer Patrol

Should civilian groups be allowed to patrol the border?


32% of Men SaidNo, not trained properly | 68% of Men SaidYes, they are volunteering |
37% of Women SaidNo, not trained properly | 63% of Women SaidYes, they are volunteering |
The Wall

Do you agree with the use of US military construction funds to pay for parts of the border wall?


3% of Men SaidNot happy about that | 97% of Men SaidYes, finally! |
11% of Women SaidNot happy about that | 89% of Women SaidYes, finally! |
DACA and the DREAM Act

Are DACA and the DREAM Act good for the US?


6% of Men SaidYes, it helps those in need | 94% of Men SaidNo, it’s no solution |
8% of Women SaidYes, it helps those in need | 92% of Women SaidNo, it’s no solution |
Mass Deportations

Are mass deportations a good method to address illegal immigration?


8% of Men SaidNot a good method | 92% of Men SaidIt’s effective |
5% of Women SaidNot a good method | 95% of Women SaidIt’s effective |
Economic Impacts

Is illegal immigration REALLY a huge burden to the US economy?


97% of Men SaidIt’s a burden | 3% of Men SaidIt never has been |
97% of Women SaidIt’s a burden | 3% of Women SaidIt never has been |
Taxes

Do undocumented immigrants pay their “fair share” of taxes?


98% of Men SaidNo, they don’t | 2% of Men SaidYes, don’t even get benefits |
95% of Women SaidNo, they don’t | 5% of Women SaidYes, don’t even get benefits |
Quotas

Would increasing legal immigration reduce illegal immigration?


25% of Men SaidIt probably would | 75% of Men Saidwouldn’t make a difference |
25% of Women SaidIt probably would | 75% of Women Saidwouldn’t make a difference |
Driver’s License

Should states issues driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants in the United States?


2% of Men SaidYes, get them in system | 98% of Men SaidNo, it’s not their right |
5% of Women SaidYes, get them in system | 95% of Women SaidNo, it’s not their right |
Employers

Should employers who unknowingly hire undocumented immigrants receive lighter penalties?


23% of Men SaidLighter penalties | 77% of Men SaidFull penalties |
20% of Women SaidLighter penalties | 80% of Women SaidFull penalties |
E-Verify

Should E-Verify, the federal government’s electronic employment verification system, be mandatory for all employers?


9% of Men SaidToo much | 91% of Men SaidIt should be mandatory |
76% of Women SaidToo much | 24% of Women SaidIt should be mandatory |