In a poll of 500 likely Rhode Island voters, nearly three-quarters say that illegal immigration negatively affects the state. They also overwhelmingly (72 percent) opposed an executive order signed by Gov. Lincoln Chafee that prevents police from participating in the federal Secure Communities program when they arrest or detain an individual they suspect is an illegal immigrant. Likewise, the poll showed that 71 percent Rhode Island voters oppose giving in-state tuition subsidies and/or admission of illegal immigrants to public universities and 73 percent oppose allowing illegal immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses. There are believed to be roughly 35,000 illegal immigrants in Rhode Island with 24,990 of them in the workforce. There are 59,200 Rhode Islanders currently unemployed. In addition to costing U.S. Citizens jobs, illegal immigrants are costing the state an estimated $278.2 million while only contributing a high-ball estimate of $11.9 million in tax revenue.
66 PERCENT CT RESIDENTS AGAINST ILLEGAL IMMIGRATIONTwo-thirds of Connecticut residents recently polled believe illegal immigration is hurting their state, according to a statement released by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR).
The nationwide poll conducted last month also revealed that 67 percent of Connecticut voters oppose in-state tuition aid for illegal immigrations looking to attend public universities even as a bill to do just that is making its way through the state legislature. The poll also revealed that 68 percent believe the state should be involved in immigration enforcement.
According to current available statistics, there are 120,000 illegal immigrants living in Connecticut with 85,680 them in the workforce.
The nationwide poll conducted last month also revealed that 67 percent of Connecticut voters oppose in-state tuition aid for illegal immigrations looking to attend public universities even as a bill to do just that is making its way through the state legislature. The poll also revealed that 68 percent believe the state should be involved in immigration enforcement.According to current available statistics, there are 120,000 illegal immigrants living in Connecticut with 85,680 them in the workforce.
Where are these numbers coming from? No sources are listed! Also, the methodology of the research is not listed!
ReplyDeleteThese are State Statistics taken fron existing tax rolls and like materials. "Methodology?" Laughable query!
ReplyDelete