Public Opinion Surveys on Immigration Policy

• "America's Immigration Quandary: No Consensus on Immigration Problem or Proposed Fixes," The Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, March 30, 2006
• "Enforcement First Favored on Immigration," Rasmussen Reports, April 1, 2006
• Susan Page and Kathy Kiely, "Public Divided over How to Treat Illegals," USA Today, April 10, 2006
• David W. Moore, "Majority of Americans Prefer Path to Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants," Gallup, April 11, 2006
• "'Si, Se Puede!' Say Immigrants," CBS News, April 11, 2006
• "GOP Gains Ground on Immigration Debate," Rasmussen Reports, April 11, 2006
• Lydia Saad, "Halting the Flow Is Americans' Illegal Immigration Priority," Gallup, April 13, 2006
• Marjorie Connelly, "In Polls, Illegal Immigrants Are Called Burden," The New York Times, April 14, 2006
• "Dems Make Progress on Immigration Issue," Rasmussen Reports, April 26, 2006
• Wendy Koch, "Asians Get More Vocal in Immigration Debate," USA Today, May 1, 2006,
• "Views on Immigration Issues by State," Rasmussen Reports, May 4, 2006
• Dana Blanton, "Most Back Using National Guard Troops," Fox News, May 19, 2006
• Frank Newport, "Bush's Speech on Immigration Closely Follows Public Opinion," Gallup, May 17, 2006
• "55% Say Immigration ‘Very Important' Voting Issue," Rasmussen Reports, May 17, 2006
• "39% Agree with President on Immigration," Rasmussen Reports, May 17, 2006
• "Poll: Border Plan Gives Bush a Boost," CBS News, May 18, 2006
• Jeffrey M. Jones, "Americans' Views of Immigration Growing More Positive," Gallup, July 10, 2006
• "The Immigration Factor: 78% Say Issue Will Be a Consideration in Fall Votes," Rasmussen Reports, July 31, 2006
• "Immigration Matters: 60% Favor Sanctions for Illegal Hires," Rasmussen Reports, September 17, 2006
• "Poll: Border Control Still Top Priority for Immigration Debate," Rasmussen Reports, February 22, 2007
• Joseph Carroll, "Public Still Supports Path to Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants," Gallup, March 14, 2007
• Carroll Doherty, "The Immigration Divide: Reform Is a Potential Wedge Issue for Both Republicans and Democrats," The Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, April 12, 2007
• Kathy Kiely, "Public Favors Giving Illegal Immigrants a Break," USA Today, April 18, 2007
• "Immigration Nags at GOP Candidates," MSNBC.com, April 24, 2007
• Lydia Saad, "Most Americans Favor Giving Illegal Immigrants a Chance," Gallup, April 25, 2007
• "56% Support Enforcement Only Immigration Approach," Rasmussen Reports, May 10, 2007
• "NY Times/CBS Poll Finds that 69% Believe Illegal Immigrants Should Be Prosecuted," Rasmussen Reports, May 25, 2007
• Julia Preston and Marjorie Connelly, "Immigration Bill Provisions Gain Wide Support in Poll," The New York Times, May 25, 2007
• "Just 16% Believe Senate Bill Will Reduce Illegal Immigration," Rasmussen Reports, May 30, 2007
• Kathy Frankovic, "Immigration a Top Issue—For GOP Only," CBS News, May 30, 2007,
• Frank Newport, "While Majority Unsure About Immigration Bill, Those with Opinion Are Strongly Opposed," Gallup, June 6, 2007
• "Support for Senate Immigration Bill Falls, 49% Prefer No Bill At All," Rasmussen Reports, June 6, 2007
• "Mixed Views on Immigration Bill: Democratic Leaders Face Growing Disapproval, Criticism on Iraq," The Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, June 7, 2007
• Dana Blanton, "Public Says Enforce Existing Immigration Laws," Fox News, June 7, 2007
• "Poll: Voters Want Smaller Steps to Immigration Reform with Focus on Enforcement," Rasmussen Reports, June 13, 2007
• Joseph Carroll, "Hispanics' Views on Immigration Unchanged from Last Year," Gallup, June 28, 2007
• Frank Newport, "Americans Have Become More Negative on Impact of Immigrants," Gallup, July 13, 2007
• Joseph Carroll, "Americans Divided on Need for New Immigration Laws," Gallup, July 16, 2007
• "Public Support Strong for New Immigration Enforcement," Rasmussen Reports, August 12, 2007
• Jeffrey M. Jones, "Only 4 in 10 Americans Satisfied with Treatment of Immigrants," Gallup, August 15, 2007
• "77% Oppose Drivers' Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants," Rasmussen Reports, November 6, 2007
• "77% Say Employers Can Require English-Only on the Job," Rasmussen Reports, November 24, 2007
• Michael Cooper and Paul Vitello, "Immigration Moves to Front and Center of GOP Race," The New York Times, December 12, 2007
• Jesus Rios and Steve Crabtree, "Latin Americans' Motives for Migration," Gallup, January 23, 2008