Friday, July 16, 2010

In wake of controversial Arizona law, Latinos now view immigration as top concern along with economy, new poll shows

The economy and immigration reform are the top concerns with many immigrants, including Latinos. I don't envy the government, trying to solve all these huge problems at once. - - Donna Poisl

by Teresa Watanabe

Latinos now view immigration as their leading concern along with the economy in what activists say is a major shift most likely driven by controversy over Arizona's tough law against illegal immigrants.

Nearly one-third of Latinos also say that racism and prejudice are the central issues in the immigration reform debate, over national security, job competition and costs of public services for illegal immigrants, according to a national survey released Wednesday.
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