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CBS NEWS POLL

For release: Thursday, August 7, 2014
7:00 am ET


Immigration, Politics, and a Look at Hispanics in the U.S.
July 29-August 4, 2014

50% of Americans think children who have crossed the border into the U.S. illegally
should be sent back to their home countries, but 43% think they should stay and wait for
an immigration hearing.

Hispanics are more apt to think those children should be allowed to remain in the U.S.
while they await a hearing (69%).

More broadly, the percentage of Americans that cites immigration as the countrys most
pressing problem has risen from 3% in March to 13% now, although the economy and
jobs remains the top issue.

President Obamas job approval rating is higher among Hispanics (54%) than it is
among Americans overall (41%). However, just 41% of Hispanics approve of his
handling of immigration.

Politically, Hispanics hold far more positive views of the Democratic Party than the
Republican party, and plan to vote for the Democratic candidate in their district this fall.
66% think there will be a Hispanic president in their lifetime.

Hispanics are more positive than Americans overall about their opportunities to succeed,
and eight in ten Hispanics born outside the U.S. say they feel closer to the U.S. than
their native country.

Children Crossing the Border

When asked what should happen to the Central American children who have recently crossed
the border into the U.S. illegally, 50% of Americans say they should be returned to their home
country as soon as possible, while 43% think these children should stay in the U.S. while
awaiting an immigration hearing.

Most Republicans think the children should be returned to their home countries, while most
Democrats think they should be allowed to stay and go through a hearing process.

The poll included an additional sample of Hispanics, in order to examine their views more fully.
Among Hispanics, fully 69% think the children should stay in the U.S. while awaiting a hearing.

What Should Happen to Children Illegally Crossing the Border?
Total Reps Dems Inds Hispanics
Should stay while awaiting hearing 43% 30% 55% 43% 69%
Should be returned to home country 50 65 38 50 25


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Congress left Washington for summer recess last week without reaching an agreement on how
to deal with this issue. Two-thirds of Americans support legislation that would make it easier and
faster to send these children back to their home countries. Support for this measure reaches
80% among Republicans, although majorities across the political spectrum support this, as do
54% of Hispanics.

Legislation Making it Easier & Faster to Send Children Back to their Home Countries?
Total Reps Dems Inds Hispanics
Favor 65% 80% 55% 63% 54%
Oppose 28 16 37 29 40

Still, most Americans would support temporary housing in their community to help house
children from Central America. Democrats would favor this, but Republicans would not.

Support Temporary Housing in Community for Central American Children
Total Reps Dems Inds Hispanics
Yes 57% 38% 70% 58% 79%
No 40 59 27 39 19

The poll tested views of the effectiveness of two measures to help reduce the number of
children entering the U.S. 76% of Americans think stricter border control would be at least
somewhat effective, while a smaller majority - 58% - think the U.S. working with Central America
to help reduce violence in those countries would be effective.

Effective in Reducing Number of Children Crossing the Border?
U.S. working with Central America
Stricter border control to reduce violence there
Very 37% 18%
Somewhat 39 40
Not very 12 19
Not at all 8 17

Hispanics Views of the President

Hispanics overwhelmingly voted for Democrat Barack Obama in both 2008 and 2012, and they
give him a positive overall job rating in this poll 54% of Hispanics approve of the job he is
doing as President.

President Obamas Job Rating
Total Hispanics Non-Hispanics
Approve 41% 54% 38%
Disapprove 50 33 53

But Hispanics arent as positive about the Presidents handling of immigration. Fewer than half
approve of the job hes doing on that issue (41%), although thats still higher than the rating the
President receives from non-Hispanic Americans.

President Obamas Handling of Immigration
Total Hispanics Non-Hispanics
Approve 31% 41% 29%
Disapprove 57 53 58

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The Political Parties

According to the poll, Hispanics are more inclined to identify themselves as Democrats than
Republicans, so perhaps not surprisingly, they hold much more favorable views of the
Democratic Party (57%) than the Republican Party (27%). More than six in 10 Hispanics have
an unfavorable view of the Republican Party.

Views of the Political Parties
(Among Hispanics)
Democratic Party Republican Party
Favorable 57% 27%
Not favorable 32 62

Most Hispanics (64%) prefer a bigger government that provides more services, while Americans
overall (including non-Hispanics) prefer a smaller government with fewer services.

Majorities of Hispanics would like to see both parties (but especially the Republican Party) do
more to address the needs and concerns of Hispanics.

Political Parties and Needs & Concerns of Hispanics
(Among Hispanics)
Republican Party Democratic Party
Should do more 71% 56%
Should do less 4 3
Doing enough already 21 38

But do partisans think they should do more to reach out to Hispanics? Just 27% of self-identified
Republicans think their party should do more, compared to 42% of Democrats who say that
about their own party.

Republican Party and Needs & Concerns of Hispanics
Total Reps
Should do more 45% 27%
Should do less 11 15
Doing enough already 34 47

Democratic Party and Needs & Concerns of Hispanics
Total Dems
Should do more 30% 42%
Should do less 14 5
Doing enough already 48 47

Hispanics also see the Democrats as doing a better job than the Republicans on some key
issues. They choose the Democratic Party as doing a better job on immigration and the
economy, as well as sharing their values. On the issue of national security, Hispanics rate the
parties somewhat more evenly.

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Issues: Which Party Will Do a Better Job On?
(Among Hispanics)
Democratic Republican
Sharing your values 56% 26
Immigration 55% 24
The economy 50% 32
National security 40% 36

Voting and the Midterm Elections

Voter registration rates are lower among Hispanics compared to the public overall. About half of
Hispanics in the poll (51%) are registered to vote, and 53% of them say they will definitely vote
in the elections for Congress this November. Among registered voters nationwide, 68% say they
will definitely vote this fall.

And they would overwhelmingly choose a Democratic candidate. Among Hispanic registered
voters, 54% would vote for the Democratic candidate in their congressional district if the election
were held today, while 23% would support the Republican.

Generic Ballot: 2014 Congressional Vote
(Among registered voters)
Total Hispanic voters
Republican 37% 23%
Democrat 41 54
Depends/Not sure 17 18

But Hispanic voters arent especially enthusiastic about voting this November; 56% say they are
less enthusiastic compared to past Congressional elections.

Enthusiasm about Voting in November
(Among registered voters)
Total Hispanic voters
More 36% 29%
Less 49 56
The same (vol.) 12 11

Hispanic voters are also less likely to be paying attention to news about the 2014 elections, at
least so far. 50% of Hispanic voters are currently paying at least some attention to the
campaign, compared to 64% of voters overall.

Attention to the Campaign
(Among registered voters)
Total Hispanic voters
A lot 25% 21%
Some 39 29
Not much 21 23
None 14 26

More than half of Americans think there will be a Hispanic president in their lifetime, and
Hispanic Americans are even more likely to think that 66% believe that will happen.


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Will There be a Hispanic President in your Lifetime?
Total Hispanics Non-Hispanics
Yes 57% 66% 55%
No 35 30 36

Immigration: A Rising Concern

In the wake of the large number of Central American children crossing the U.S. border, the
percentage of Americans who volunteer immigration as the countrys most pressing problem
has spiked since the spring, and is now second, after the economy and jobs.

13% volunteer immigration as the nations top problem, up from just 3% in March, and it is now
at a level of concern not seen since 2006, when immigration reform was being hotly debated in
Washington.

Most Important Problem Facing the Country
Now 3/2014 5/2006
Economy/jobs 22% 30% 15%
Immigration 13 3 12
Health care 5 7 4

Among Hispanics, 22% say immigration is the most important problem facing the country;
almost as many as cite the economy and jobs (27%).

Most Important Problem Facing the Country
Total Hispanics
Economy/jobs 22% 27%
Immigration 13 22
Health care 5 5

When asked specifically about illegal immigration, majorities of Americans, including Hispanics
and non-Hispanics, say it is a very serious problem for the country.

How Serious a Problem is Illegal Immigration for the Country?
Total Hispanics Non-Hispanics
Very 62% 56% 63%
Somewhat 22 26 22
Not very/at all 14 17 13

In addition, most think its very important for the President and Congress to address the issue by
the end of the year.

Importance of Congress & Pres. Obama Addressing Illegal Immigration by Years End?
Total Hispanics Non-Hispanics
Very 59% 63% 58%
Somewhat 25 20 26
Not very/at all 13 14 14

Americans continue to support legal status for illegal immigrants who are currently in the U.S.,
including more than half who support a path to citizenship. But that percentage rises to 70%

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among Hispanics; just half of non-Hispanics favor a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants
currently in the U.S.

What Should Happen to Illegal Immigrants in the U.S.?
Total Hispanics Non-Hispanics
Stay, apply for citizenship 54% 70% 51%
Stay legally, no citizenship 11 17 10
Required to leave 30 9 34

While Americans think securing the border should take priority over addressing the status of
illegal immigrants already in the country, Hispanics are more divided.

Which Should be a Higher Priority?
Total Hispanics Non-Hispanics
Securing the border 59% 44% 62%
Addressing status of illegal immigrants 31 47 28

Large majorities, including 93% of Hispanics and three in four non-Hispanics, support a path to
citizenship for those who came to the U.S. illegally as children if certain requirements are met.

Path to Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants Who Came to U.S. as Children?
Total Hispanics Non-Hispanics
Favor 76% 93% 73%
Oppose 19 6 21

And while 38% of Americans think in general immigrants improve U.S. society in the long run,
far more Hispanics (60%) think immigrants have a positive impact.

In the Long Run, Immigrants Coming to the U.S. Make Society
Total Hispanics Non-Hispanics
Better 38% 60% 35%
Worse 28 12 30
Not much effect 21 20 22

Hispanics See Opportunities in the U.S.

Hispanics have a mostly positive outlook regarding their own opportunities to succeed in the
U.S, and are optimistic about the future for the next generation of their family. Those born
outside the United States are particularly so.

55% of Hispanics say their opportunities to succeed in life are better than their parents
generation, compared to 42% of Americans overall.

Compared to your Parents, your Opportunities to Succeed are
------------- Hispanics ---------------
Total All Not Born in U.S. Born in U.S.
Better 42% 55% 60% 48%
Worse 32 19 14 24
Same 24 24 23 25


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Similarly, Hispanics (40%) are more inclined than the public at large (23%) to feel better about
their familys future.

Familys Future Compared to Your Life Today
------------- Hispanics ---------------
Total All Not Born in U.S. Born in U.S.
Better 23% 40% 45% 33%
Worse 50 30 25 36
Same 23 26 25 27

Hispanics born outside the U.S. feel a strong connection to America. By an overwhelming
margin, these Hispanics say they feel closer to the U.S. than to their native country.

Which Do You Feel Closer To?
(among Hispanics born outside the U.S.)
United States 80%
Country where you were born 13

Other Issues

Since the Affordable Care Act was enacted in 2010, more Americans have disapproved than
approved of it, but more than half of Hispanics (52%) support the health care law.

Opinion of the 2010 Health Care Law
Total Hispanics Non-Hispanics
Approve 41% 52% 41%
Disapprove 50 36 53

Hispanics are somewhat less permissive than Americans overall when it comes to the issue of
abortion. While about a third (36%) of Americans think abortion should be generally available,
this drops to a quarter (26%) among Hispanics. Also, just 26% of Americans overall think
abortion should not be permitted, rising to 42% among Hispanics.

Abortion Should Be
Total Hispanics Non-Hispanics
Generally available 36% 26% 38%
Available under stricter limits 34 30 35
Not permitted 26 42 24

Hispanics are more in step with a majority of Americans on the issue of same sex marriage.
More Hispanics think same-sex marriage should be legal (50%) than not legal (44%).

Same-Sex Marriage Should Be
Total Hispanics Non-Hispanics
Legal 53% 50% 54%
Not legal 40 44 39

As is the case with the public overall, younger Hispanics are more likely than those who are
older to support same-sex marriage.


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Among Hispanics, views on these issues differ depending on whether they were born in this
country, or immigrated here from somewhere else. Those born in the U.S. are more supportive
of abortion rights and same-sex marriage. On the health care law, Hispanics born outside the
U.S. are more likely to approve of it, while those born here are more divided.

Hispanics Views on the Issues
(Among Hispanics)
Total Born in the U.S.?
Hispanics Yes No
Abortion should be.
Generally available 26% 36% 18%
Under stricter limits 30 35 25
Not permitted 42 28 54
Opinion of the ACA
Approve 52% 46% 56%
Disapprove 36 42 30
Same-Sex Marriage should be
Legal 50% 62% 40%
Not legal 44 34 54
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This poll was conducted by telephone from July 29 - August 4, 2014 among 1,344 adults nationwide.
Data collection was conducted on behalf of CBS News by SSRS of Media, PA. Phone numbers were
dialed from samples of both standard land-line and cell phones.

Additional interviews were conducted with Hispanics, to yield a sample size of 426. The Hispanic
oversample consisted of callbacks to Hispanic respondents who had previously completed a survey as
part of a random sample, and interviews with respondents whose telephone numbers were likely to fall in
high-incidence Hispanic areas on landline exchanges and cell phone rate centers.

The weighting of the Hispanic sample consisted of non-response corrections for the callback numbers (to
account for systematic differences between those completing and those not completing the callback
interview), and a weighting adjustment to ensure that Hispanics in high-incidence areas were not
overrepresented in the data.

The Hispanic and non-Hispanic samples were weighted separately to match their groups population
characteristics such as gender, age, education, region, marital status and phone use based on recent
U.S. Census estimates. The samples were then combined in proportion to their size in the population,
and weighted to standard parameters of the total U.S. adult population.

The error due to sampling for results based on the entire sample could be plus or minus three percentage
points. The error for subgroups may be higher. The margin of error for the sample of Hispanics is 6 pts
and 4 pts for Non-Hispanics. Interviews were conducted in English and Spanish. This poll release
conforms to the Standards of Disclosure of the National Council on Public Polls.

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CBS News National Poll
Immigration, Politics, and a Look at Hispanics in the U.S.
July 29 August 4, 2014

Q1. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as President?

TOTAL RESPONDENTS
Total Hisp NonHisp Jun14d
% % % %
Approve 41 54 38 40
Disapprove 50 33 53 54
Don't know/No answer 10 12 9 6

Q2 Released separately

Q3. What do you think is the most important problem facing this country today?

Mar14c
Economy & Jobs 22 27 20 30
Immigration / illegal immigrants 13 22 12 3
Health care / health insurance 5 5 6 7
Partisan politics 4 1 4 2
Barack Obama/the president 4 1 4 4
Miscellaneous government issues 4 1 4 3
Poverty / homelessness 3 2 3 2
Foreign policy / foreign affairs 3 1 4 1
Budget / national debt 3 3 3 5
Miscellaneous social issues 2 2 2 1
Education / school loans 2 1 2 3
War/peace (general) 2 6 2 2
Politicians / corrupt politicians 2 1 2 1
Republicans 2 2 2 1
Moral values / family values 2 * 2 2
Income gap/disparity 2 1 2 2
Other 20 16 22 26
Don't know/No answer 5 8 4 5

Q4-Q5 Released separately

Q6. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling the issue of immigration?

Approve 31 41 29 35
Disapprove 57 53 58 56
Don't know/No answer 12 7 12 9

Q7-Q11 Released separately




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Q12. In general, is your opinion of the Republican Party favorable or not favorable?

TOTAL RESPONDENTS
Total Hisp NonHisp May14c
% % % %
Favorable 29 27 29 33
Not favorable 62 62 62 58
Don't know/No answer 9 11 9 8

Q13. In general, is your opinion of the Democratic Party favorable or not favorable?

Favorable 41 57 39 43
Not favorable 50 32 53 50
Don't know/No answer 9 11 8 8

Q14 BLANK

Q15. Compared to your parents' generation, do you think in general your opportunities to succeed in life are better than
theirs, worse than theirs, or about the same as theirs?

Jan14c
Better 42 55 40 44
Worse 32 19 35 35
Same 24 24 24 20
Don't know/No answer 1 2 1 1

Q16. Do you think the future of the next generation of your family will be better, worse, or about the same as your life
today?

Jul03b
Better 23 40 20 43
Worse 50 30 53 23
Same 23 26 22 31
Don't know/No answer 4 4 4 3

Q17. If you had to choose, would you rather have a smaller government providing fewer services, or a bigger
government providing more services?

Aug12b*
Smaller government, fewer services 56 27 61 50
Bigger government, more services 35 64 30 37
Depends (vol.) 3 3 3 6
Don't know/No answer 6 6 6 7
*Registered voters

Q18-Q20 Released separately



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Q21. How much attention have you been able to pay to the 2014 election campaign a lot, some, not much or no
attention so far?

REGISTERED VOTERS
Total Hisp NonHisp Jun14d
% % % %
A lot 25 21 25 28
Some 39 29 40 37
Not much 21 23 21 23
No attention 14 26 12 12
Don't know/No answer 1 1 1 *

Q22. How likely is it that you will vote in the 2014 election for Congress in November would you say you will definitely
vote, probably vote, probably not vote, or definitely not vote in the election for Congress?

Definitely 68 53 70 69
Probably 21 31 20 22
Probably not 8 11 7 6
Definitely not 2 4 2 2
Don't know/No answer 1 1 1 1

Q23. If the 2014 election for U.S. House of Representatives were being held today, would you vote for the Republican
candidate or the Democratic candidate in your district?

Republican 37 23 39 39
Democratic 41 54 39 42
Other (vol.) 3 1 3 2
Won't vote (vol.) 2 4 2 1
Depends (vol.) 6 7 6 7
Don't know/No answer 11 11 12 9

Q24. Compared to previous Congressional elections, this year are you more enthusiastic about voting than usual, or less
enthusiastic?

May14c
More enthusiastic 36 29 37 38
Less enthusiastic 49 56 49 45
Same (vol.) 12 11 12 14
Don't know/No answer 3 3 3 2

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Q27. Regardless of how you usually vote, do you think the Republican Party or the Democratic Party is more likely to do
a better job handling immigration issues?

TOTAL RESPONDENTS
Total Hisp NonHisp May14c*
Republican Party 38 24 41 42
Democratic Party 41 55 39 42
Both (vol.) 1 2 1 1
Neither (vol.) 8 9 8 7
Don't know/No answer 12 10 12 7
*Registered voters

Q28. Regardless of how you usually vote, do you think the Republican Party or the Democratic Party is more likely to do
a better job on the economy?

Republican Party 41 32 43 50*
Democratic Party 42 50 41 40
Both (vol.) 1 1 1 1
Neither (vol.) 7 6 7 5
Don't know/No answer 9 10 9 4
*Registered voters

Q29. Regardless of how you usually vote, do you think the Republican Party or the Democratic Party is more likely to do
a better job handling national security?

Apr06a*
Republican Party 46 36 47 42
Democratic Party 33 40 32 35
Both (vol.) 3 4 2 6
Neither (vol.) 8 7 8 6
Don't know/No answer 11 13 11 11
*wording change: would do a better job handling a national security crisis?

Q30. Regardless of how you usually vote, do you think the Republican Party or the Democratic Party comes closer to
sharing your values?

Republican Party 38 26 41
Democratic Party 45 56 43
Both (vol.) 3 2 3
Neither (vol.) 7 9 6
Don't know/No answer 7 7 7

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Q32. Do you think the Republican Party should do more to address the needs and concerns of Hispanics, less to address
the needs and concerns of Hispanics, or is it doing enough already?

TOTAL RESPONDENTS
Total Hisp NonHisp
% % %
Should do more 45 71 41
Should do less 11 4 13
Doing enough already 34 21 37
Don't know/No answer 10 4 10

Q33. Do you think the Democratic Party should do more to address the needs and concerns of Hispanics, less to address
the needs and concerns of Hispanics, or is it doing enough already?

Should do more 30 56 25
Should do less 14 3 16
Doing enough already 48 38 50
Don't know/No answer 8 3 9

Q34. Do you think the United States will have a Hispanic president in your lifetime, or not?

Yes 57 66 55
No 35 30 36
Don't know/No answer 8 4 9

Q36. Generally, do you think immigrants coming to the United States make American society better in the long run,
make American society worse in the long run, or dont you think immigrants coming to the U.S. have much of an effect
on American society one way or the other?

Better 38 60 35
Worse 28 12 30
Not much effect 21 20 22
Depends (vol.) 6 3 6
Don't know/No answer 7 4 7

Q38. How serious a problem do you think the issue of ILLEGAL immigration is for the country right now--very serious,
somewhat serious, not too serious, or not at all serious?

Dec10a
%
Very serious 62 56 63 58
Somewhat serious 22 26 22 26
Not too serious 10 9 10 11
Not at all serious 4 8 3 4
Don't know/No answer 1 1 1 2




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Q39. Which of these comes closest to your view? 1. Abortion should be generally available to those who want it. 2.
Abortion should be available but under stricter limits than it is now. 3. Abortion should not be permitted.

TOTAL RESPONDENTS
Total Hisp NonHisp Feb14c
% % % %
Generally available 36 26 38 38
Available but limits 34 30 35 40
Should not be permitted 26 42 24 21
Don't know/No answer 3 2 3 2

Q40. From what you've heard or read, do you approve or disapprove of the health care law that was enacted in 2010?
(If Approve, ask:) Do you strongly approve or somewhat approve?
(If Disapprove, ask:) Do you somewhat disapprove or strongly disapprove?

Mar14c
Strongly approve 20 28 20 20
Somewhat approve 21 24 21 21
Somewhat disapprove 12 13 12 14
Strongly disapprove 38 23 41 39
Don't know/No answer 8 13 7 7

Q41. Do you think it should be legal or not legal for same sex couples to marry?

Feb14c
%
Yes, legal 53 50 54 56
No, not legal 40 44 39 39
Don't know/No answer 7 5 7 4

Q42. How important do you think it is for Congress and Barack Obama to pass legislation addressing illegal immigration
by the end of this year--is that very important, somewhat important, not very important, or not at all important?

Very important 59 63 58
Somewhat important 25 20 26
Not very important 7 7 8
Not at all important 6 7 6
Don't know/No answer 3 3 2

Q43. Which comes closest to your view about illegal immigrants who are living in the U.S.? 1 They should be allowed to
stay in the U.S and eventually apply for citizenship), 2 They should be allowed to stay in the U.S. legally, but not be
allowed to apply for citizenship or 3 They should be required to leave the U.S.

May14c
Stay & apply for citizenship 54 70 51 51
Stay in the U.S. legally, but not apply 11 17 10 15
Required to leave the U.S. 30 9 34 29
Don't know/No answer 5 4 5 4


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Q44. Which should be the higher priority now Securing the nations border, or Addressing the status of illegal
immigrants currently in the U.S.?

TOTAL RESPONDENTS
Total Hisp NonHisp May14c
% % % %
Securing the border 59 44 62 55
Addressing status 31 47 28 37
Both (vol.) 5 7 5 4
Neither (vol.) * * * 1
Don't know/No answer 4 2 4 3

Q45. In general, do you favor or oppose providing a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants who were brought to the
US as children if they meet certain requirements such as going to college or joining the military, and not having a
criminal record?

Favor 76 93 73
Oppose 19 6 21
Depends 2 * 3
Don't know/No answer 3 1 3

Q46. How much have you heard or read about the number of unaccompanied children from Central America who have
been illegally coming across the border into the U.S. a lot, some, or not much?

A lot 50 57 49
Some 28 25 29
Not much 19 14 20
Nothing at all 2 3 2
Don't know/No answer 1 1 1

Q47. What do you think should happen to the unaccompanied children from Central America who have been illegally
crossing the border into the U.S.? They should be allowed to stay in the U.S. while awaiting an immigration hearing, even
if it takes a long time, or they should be returned to their own country as soon as possible.

Allowed to stay 43 69 39
Returned to their home country 50 25 54
Don't know/No answer 7 5 7

Q48 BLANK

Q49. Under current U.S. policy, children from Central America who enter the U.S. illegally go through a legal process and
hearing to determine whether or not they can stay in the U.S. Would you favor or oppose new legislation making it
easier and faster to send children back to their home countries?

Favor 65 54 67
Oppose 28 40 27
Don't know/No answer 7 5 7


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Q50. Would you favor or oppose temporary housing in your community for unaccompanied children from Central
America while they wait for an immigration hearing?

TOTAL RESPONDENTS
Total Hisp NonHisp
% % %
Favor 57 79 53
Oppose 40 19 44
Don't know/No answer 3 2 3

Q51. How effective do you think stricter enforcement at the U.S. border would be in reducing the number of
unaccompanied children entering the U.S. illegally very effective, somewhat effective, not very effective, or not at all
effective?

Very effective 37 31 38
Somewhat effective 39 39 39
Not very effective 12 13 12
Not at all effective 8 11 8
Depends (vol.) * 1 *
Don't know/No answer 4 6 3

Q53. How effective do you think the U.S. working with leaders of Central American countries to curb violence there
would be in reducing the number of unaccompanied children entering the U.S. illegally very effective, somewhat
effective, not very effective, or not at all effective?

Very effective 18 33 15
Somewhat effective 40 38 41
Not very effective 19 14 20
Not at all effective 17 12 18
Depends * 1 *
Don't know/No answer 5 3 5

Q54-Q62 Released separately

Q63. Do you feel closer to the United States or to the country in which you were born?

Closer to the United States 80
Closer to the country born 13
Don't know/No answer 7


Unweighted Weighted Margin of error
Total Respondents 1,344 3 pts

Total Hispanics 426 200 6 pts
Total Non-Hispanics 905 1,127 4 pts