Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Hispanic Immigrants Eager for Civic Engagement, Report Says

This report shows that Latinos are excited to take part in politics here. Everyone should do this and especially immigrants. This is the best way to learn about the country and how it works. Or doesn't. - - Donna Poisl

WASHINGTON – Latino immigrants, both legal and undocumented, far from isolating themselves – as their detractors accuse them of doing – are increasingly engaged in the political and civic life of the United States, due in part to the immigration debate, according to a study released Monday.

"Context Matters: Latino Immigrant Civic Engagement in Nine U.S. Cities", a report prepared by the Woodrow Wilson Center Mexico Institute, seeks to debunk the myths about immigrants’ refusal to integrate into U.S. society.
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