How US views of immigration have changed
Franciscan Peace Center
Months after President Donald Trump took office amid a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment, the share of U.S. adults saying immigration is a "good thing" has jumped substantially, including among Republicans, according to a new Gallup Poll. About eight in 10 Americans — 79 percent — say immigration is good for the country, an increase from the 64 percent a year ago and a high point in the nearly 25-year trend. Only about 2 in 10 U.S. adults say immigration is a bad thing right now, down from 32% last year. Read the Associated Press article here.
Months after President Donald Trump took office amid a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment, the share of U.S. adults saying immigration is a "good thing" has jumped substantially, including among Republicans, according to a new Gallup Poll. About eight in 10 Americans — 79 percent — say immigration is good for the country, an increase from the 64 percent a year ago and a high point in the nearly 25-year trend. Only about 2 in 10 U.S. adults say immigration is a bad thing right now, down from 32% last year. Read the Associated Press article here.
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