Over the past few weeks, immigration reform has taken the nation by storm. As Republicans strive to secure American borders and halt chain migration, Democrats aim to secure a deal to protect hundreds of thousands of young illegal immigrants known as “Dreamers.”
Tensions between the two major parties became so intense that a government shutdown took place from Friday, January 19 to Monday, January 22. However, new information from The Hill affirms that much of America supports a mutual immigration deal involving funding for a Southern border wall and a deal for DACA “Dreamers.”
Everything You Need to Know Regarding Americans’ Thoughts on Immigration
Many Americans are in favor of border security and a viable solution for DACA recipients. 54% of people support electronic and physical borders, while 61% of Americans view the nation’s current borders as insufficient. Likewise, roughly 80% oppose completely open borders, while 77% champion work permits and a path to citizenship for DACA “Dreamers.”
