Immigration Policy News

Most in poll would let immigrants stay
By Susan Carroll
"Despite their belief that undocumented immigrants are an economic drain on the state, most Arizona voters do not want to force them to leave the United States if they are established in communities and have no criminal record, according to a poll commissioned by The Arizona Republic."

Poll - Illegals seen as 'burden'
By M.E. Sprengelmeyer
"Most Coloradans still see the United States as the world's melting pot, but three-quarters believe illegal immigrants are a "burden" on the country, a new poll shows."

Lawyers file suit to demand visas for immigrant crime victims
By Laura Wides, The Associated Press
"LOS ANGELES ? Lawyers for undocumented immigrants who've been victims of violent crimes filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the Department of Homeland Security for failing to issue protective visas Congress created five years ago."

Poll - Employers should verify immigration
By Susan Carroll
"Requiring employers to verify the immigration status of job candidates is the approach to curbing illegal immigration most favored by Arizonans who voted on Proposition 200, according to a poll released earlier this week by ThinkAZ, a nonpartisan research institute."

C and D foes target illegal immigration
By Jim Hughes
"The state is spending too much money on illegal immigrants to deserve the $3.7 billion shot in the arm it is asking voters to deliver Nov. 1, leaders in the fight against Referendums C and D are saying this week."