Immigration
Our Corner | Fact-Checking Bill Richardson
[05.09.2013]A recent edition of PolitiFact, a nonpartisan organization designed to find the truth in politics, used PRRI data to determine whether former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson was correct in saying that “Almost every Hispanic in the country wants to see immigration reform.”
SCOTUS Aligns With American Public Opinion on Alabama Immigration Law
[04.30.2013]By refusing to hear a case on Alabama’s immigration law and letting the lower court decision stand, the Supreme Court’s decision more closely aligns with public preferences for federally-based solutions to immigration.
Figuring Faith | Will the Boston Bombing Change American Attitudes About Muslims and Immigration Reform?
[04.25.2013]In this week’s column for Figuring Faith, Dr. Robert P. Jones examines the data on Americans’ attitudes toward Muslims and immigration reform.
The Political Potential of Evangélicos
[04.10.2013]Can evangélicos become an important force in American politics?
Our Corner | NBC Latino
[03.29.2013]In an op-ed for NBC Latino, PRRI Research Associate Juhem Navarro-Rivera explores the ongoing tug-of-war within the Republican Party between Hispanic Americans and the Tea Party.
Our Corner | State of Belief: The Religious Perspective on Immigration and Citizenship
[03.26.2013]This weekend, Dr. Robert P. Jones was featured on State of Belief radio, speaking to host Welton Gaddy about findings from PRRI’s new survey on religion, values, and immigration reform.
Evangelicals and Immigration – A Sea Change in the Making?
[03.22.2013]What do evangelicals in the pews think of immigrants and immigration reform and what shapes their attitudes?
Figuring Faith | The Values Behind Support For Path to Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants
[03.21.2013]A new survey from PRRI and the Brookings Institution shows that majorities of Democrats, independents, and Republicans favor allowing illegal immigrants currently living in the U.S. to become citizens provided they meet certain requirements. But what values are inspiring this unusual political unity on a controversial issue?
Graphic of the Week | How Should the Immigration System Deal With Illegal Immigrants?
[03.21.2013]This week’s graphic, using data from PRRI’s Religion, Values, and Immigration Reform Survey, illustrates the overall consensus among Americans on how the immigration system should deal with illegal immigrants, which crosses party lines.