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Public's Attitude Hardens on Illegal Immigrants

Three-quarters of Americans want to see the number of illegal immigrants decreased and a substantial majority put more priority on stopping illegal immigration than they do in finding a path for immigrants to become legal residents, according to a CNN/Opinion Research poll conducted May 21-23. The 76 percent who say they want the population of illegals decreased is the highest figure in CNN polls dating back to June 2006 when those holding this view numbered 67 percent. Sixty percent want the emphasis of the government to be on stopping illegals from entering the country and deporting those ...

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