Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Immigration

Americans Split on Building New Border Fence
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are divided on whether their government should erect a fence along 670 miles of the border between the U.S. and Mexico, according to a poll by Ipsos-Public Affairs released by the Associated Press. 49 per cent of respondents favour the idea, while 48 per cent are opposed. May 4, 2008
Country Changed by Immigration, Say Britons
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Britain think their country has markedly changed due to the increased number of foreign-born residents, according to a poll by Ipsos-MORI. 58 per cent of respondents say parts of the country don’t feel like Britain anymore because of immigration, up four points since 2005. Apr 24, 2008
Immigration Has Damaged Culture, Say Britons
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Britain think a high influx of immigrants over the years has damaged and diluted the country’s culture, according to a poll by YouGov released by Juniper TV. 58 per cent of respondents agree with this assessment, while 25 per cent think immigration to Britain has enriched the country’s culture. Apr 11, 2008
Most Britons Call for Immigration Limits
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More than three-in-four Britons think new laws are needed to reduce the number of immigrants arriving to their country, according to a poll by ICM Research. 78 per cent of respondents think it should be made harder for immigrants to settle in Britain. Jan 29, 2008
Animosity Over Immigration Grows in the U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - As the year ends, more people in the United States have a negative opinion of immigration, according to a poll by Hart/McInturff released by the Wall Street Journal and NBC News. 52 per cent of respondents think immigration hurts the U.S. more than it helps it, up eight points since June. Dec 31, 2007
Citizenship Test Backed in Six Countries
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Germany, Britain and the United States clearly support examining prospective immigrants, according to a poll by Harris Interactive published in the Financial Times. At least 80 per cent of respondents in the three countries want new immigrants to take a citizenship and language test. Dec 29, 2007
High Support for Immigration Crackdown in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States support enacting punitive measures in order to curb illegal immigration, according to a poll by YouGov/Polimetrix released by The Economist. At least 75 per cent of respondents would increase fines for employers who hire illegal immigrants, require police to report illegal immigrants to federal government, and make it a crime to hire illegal immigrants. Dec 17, 2007
American Majority OK with Temporary Work Visas
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe illegal immigrants should be allowed to get temporary work visas so the government can track them and allow them to earn permanent residence after six years if they learn English, pay a fine, pay any back taxes, and have no criminal record, according to a poll by SRBI Public Affairs released by Time. 63 per cent of respondents support this concept. Dec 16, 2007
Americans Split on Illegal Immigration Debate
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are divided on how to deal with the undocumented workers who live in their country, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 38 per cent of respondents think illegal immigrants who are currently working in the U.S. should be allowed to stay in their jobs, and to eventually apply for U.S. citizenship. Dec 15, 2007
Path to Citizenship Backed by 60% of Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States are in favour of a program that would allow illegal immigrants to start on a path to citizenship, according to a poll by Bloomberg and the Los Angeles Times. 60 per cent of respondents support the proposal, which calls for undocumented workers to register, pay a fine, get fingerprinted, and learn English. Dec 10, 2007
Americans Split on the Future of Illegal Immigrants
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in the United States are divided over a program that would allow illegal immigrants currently residing in the country to obtain legal status provided they pass background checks, pay fines and have jobs, according to a poll by Knowledge Networks released by the Associated Press and Yahoo. 51 per cent of respondents favour the measure, while 49 per cent oppose it. Nov 23, 2007
Italians Want Army to Secure Borders
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Italy think police officers have been unable to control the border and avoid the entry of illegal immigrants into the country, according to a poll by Arnaldo Ferrari Nasi. 56.8 per cent of respondents want the Armed Forces to enforce border security as well. Nov 17, 2007
Britons Urge for Tougher Immigration Laws
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Almost two-thirds of adults in Britain believe their government should enact stricter immigration laws, according to a poll by Ipsos-MORI published in The Observer. 64 per cent of respondents think existing regulations should be much tougher, and 12 per cent call for immigration to Britain to be stopped altogether. Nov 13, 2007
U.S. Backs Path to Citizenship for Illegal Residents
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in the United States would support a law making it possible for undocumented immigrants to legalize their status under certain conditions, according to a poll by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 51 per cent of respondents would support a program offering citizenship to illegal residents if they pay a fine and meet a set of requirements, down one point since June. Nov 6, 2007
Arrest All Illegal Residents, Say Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the United States think every law enforcement officer has the obligation to arrest all undocumented residents in the country, including those who have not broken state or local laws, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 55 per cent of respondents share this opinion, while 43 per cent disagree. Oct 27, 2007
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