Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Americans' views on immigration reveal complexities

Read the details here, they show how complicated immigration reform is. Even though many people approve of the new Arizona law, most of them also think immigrants should be put on a path to citizenship - - Donna Poisl

By SPENCER GAFFNEY, Washington Bureau

WASHINGTON — When it comes to the highly inflamed issue of immigration, Americans hold complex and seemingly contradictory views.

On one hand, a clear majority of Americans in numerous polls — including Texans — support Arizona's tough new law, which would require police officers to ask suspected illegal immigrants for identification.

A Gallup Poll released earlier this month shows just 33 percent of the public approve of the Obama administration's lawsuit attempt to have the law nullified, while 50 percent disagree with it.

But it's more complicated than that.
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