Illegal immigration policy in the U.S. - public opinion on priority

This survey shows the respondent's opinion of the priority for illegal immigration policy in the U.S. in 2011. 29 percent of respondents demand a betterment of border security as well as a stronger enforcement of U.S. immigration laws.

What should be the priority for dealing with illegal immigration in the U.S.?

Characteristic	Share of respondents
Both should be given equal priority	43%
Better border security and stronger enforcement	29%
Path to citizenship for illegal immigrants in US	24%
None/Don't know	4%

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Release date

December 2011

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Region

United States

Survey time period

November 9-14, 2011

Number of respondents

2,001 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

During the survey, this question was posed as follows: "What should be the priority for dealing with illegal immigration in the U.S.? [Randomize; (one) better border security and stronger enforcement of our immigration laws; or (two) creating a way for illegal immigrants already here to become citizens if they meet certain requirements] or should both be given equal priority?"
Figures may not add to 100% because of rounding.

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