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Senate Allows Census to Count Illegal Aliens for Congressional Districting

Thursday, November 5, 2009, 12:36 PM EST

Sen. David Vitter
The Senate voted to prevent consideration of an amendment offered by Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) that would have required the 2010 census to include a question asking about an individual's citizenship status.

House Adopts DHS Appropriations Conference Report

Updated Thursday, October 15, 2009, 1:25 PM EST

The House today adopted the conference report accompanying the FY 2010 Homeland Security spending bill, which includes a three-year reauthorization of the E-Verify workplace eligibility verification system. The measure will next be taken up in the Senate.

Senate Votes to Fund Sanctuary Cities

Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 9:28 PM EST

Sen. David Vitter
The Senate voted, 61-38, to table an amendment offered by Sen. David Vitter that would prevent the FY2010 Commerce, Justice and Science spending bill from funding sanctuary cities.

Urge Homeland Security Spending Bill Conferees to Keep Immigration Amendments in the Bill

Updated Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 7:00 AM EST

The conference committee for the Homeland Security spending bill will meet today at 1 p.m. WE NEED YOUR HELP IMMEDIATELY!!!

NumbersUSA Introduces "iGoogle" Gadget

Friday, September 25, 2009, 12:05 PM EST

NumbersUSA has released a 'gadget' that allows members to read news stories, blogs, and see Action Buffet fax and phone alerts on their iGoogle desktop.

House Votes to Protect Border Enforcement in National Heritage Area

Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 4:21 PM EST

Santa Cruz Valley
Before a final vote was taken on Rep. Raul Grijalva's (D-Ariz.) bill, H.R.324, to create a National Heritage Area in Southern Arizona, the House voted, 259-to-167, to include an amendment that would allow the Border Patrol to continue its normal enforcement operations in the area.

Sen. Bennett Proposes Bill to Prevent Illegal Aliens from Being Counted in Future Censuses

Monday, September 21, 2009, 12:03 PM EST

Sen. Bob Bennett
Sen. Bob Bennett (R-Utah) has proposed a bill that would require the Census Bureau to ensure that only U.S. citizens are counted during the 10-year count that is used for congressional districting and the Electoral College. Currently, there is no plan to include such a provision in the 2010 count.

Illegal Aliens Could Impact 2010 Congressional Reapportionment

Monday, August 10, 2009, 12:07 PM EST

Illegal aliens could cause California to gain nine seats in the House of Representatives as a result of the 2010 census, according to an op-ed written in the Wall Street Journal.

House Rules Panel Denies Immigration-Reduction Votes on Spending Bills

Wednesday, July 15, 2009, 12:21 PM EST

The House Rules Committee, in separate actions involving the FY2010 Energy and Water Appropriations bill (S 1436) and the Financial Services Appropriations bill (H.R. 3170), denied a floor vote on immigration-reduction amendments that would have helped protect American workers.

No. 1 Champion for American Workers Chosen as Ranking Member of Judiciary Committee

Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 9:48 AM EST

Sen. Jeff Sessions
Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) has been selected by Senate Republicans to serve as Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee, which oversees the Immigration Subcommittee. Sen.

Senate Stimulus Passes and Allows for the Hiring of Illegal Aliens

Updated Tuesday, February 10, 2009, 3:26 PM EST

The Senate has passed an $838 billion economic stimulus package with a vote of 61-37. The Senate bill as it stands allows for the hiring of illegal aliens.

Rep. Ted Poe Calls Out NY Times for Immigration Editorial

Thursday, January 22, 2009, 11:52 AM EST

Texas Representative Ted Poe called out the New York Times in a letter to the editor published on Thursday. Last week, the paper published an editorial entitled "A Sense of Who We Are" painting a harsh criticism of the Bush Administration's deportation policies.

Illegal Immigrants' Care Costs Texas $677 Million

Monday, December 15, 2008, 12:10 PM EST

A new survey conducted by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission says that an estimated $677 million was spent providing health care to illegal aliens. The survey indicated that most of the money - $597 million - was spent during the fiscal year that ended August 31, 2006.

Candidate for No. 2 House GOP Job Says Stand Firm for Immigration Enforcement

Monday, November 17, 2008, 11:28 AM EST

Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.), running for the No. 2 GOP leadership post in the U.S. House, says Republicans need to change a lot of things -- but not their insistence on enforcing immigration laws.

US to Waive Visa Rules for 7 Countries

Friday, October 17, 2008, 10:11 AM EST

According to a report in the Washington Post, the Bush administration plans to remove visa requirements for citizens of seven allied countries. Requirements could be lifted for citizens from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and South Korea as early as next month.

House Panel Guts Spending on Effective Enforcement Activities

Updated Thursday, June 26, 2008, 12:40 PM EST

Dome of the U.S. Capitol
During today’s markup of the FY09 Department of Homeland Security spending bill (no bill number yet), the House Appropriations Committee voted to cut and remove funding for proven enforcement measures such as the 287(g) program, which enables local police and sheriffs to enforce immigration laws,

SEN. FEINSTEIN PUSHING AGRICULTURAL AMNESTY ON THURSDAY

Updated Tuesday, May 27, 2008, 11:47 AM EST

Diane Feinstein
Our NumbersUSA Capitol Hill Team learned late Wednesday through both Democratic and Republican sources that Sen. Feinstein (D-Calif.) was preparing to add an agricultural amnesty to the Iraq bill Thursday in the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Five-year Amnesty Bill Under Discussion

Updated Thursday, April 17, 2008, 2:48 PM EST

Some House Democrats are having behind-the-scenes discussions about creating a special visa for illegal aliens they believe will enjoy considerable Republican support.

Reid Kills E-Verify Amendment to Unemployment Bill

Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 11:13 AM EST

Sen. Harry Reid
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) used a procedural move to kill an amendment offered by Sen. Jeff Sessions that would have required unemployment compensation recipients to be verified through E-Verify.

Sen. Vitter to Offer Census Amendment to CSJ Spending Bill

Updated Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 10:00 PM EST

When the Senate returns to consideration of the Commerce, Justice and Science spending bill, Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) will offer an amendment that would require the 2010 decennial census to add questions regarding citizenship status.

Conference Committee to Approve 3-Year Extension on E-Verify

Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 4:03 PM EST

The well-respected Washington publication CongressDaily is reporting that the conference committee charged with reconciling the Homeland Security spending bill has approved a reauthorization of E-Verify for three years.

Border Fence Debate Stalling Homeland Security Spending Bill

Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 1:54 PM EST

The debate over Sen. Jim DeMint's border fence amendment is stalling the reconciliation of the 2010 Homeland Security spending bill. Sen.

Sen. Coburn's Pro-Enforcement Amendment to Interior Spending Bill Adopted

Updated Thursday, September 24, 2009, 4:30 PM EST

Sen. Tom Coburn
Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) offered an amendment (SA 2523) to the Dept. of Interior spending bill (H.R. 2996) that would prevent any funds in the bill from being used to limit U.S. law enforcement activities, including immigration enforcement, on public lands near the border.

Key Vote in the House Could Jeopardize Border Security

Updated Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 12:33 PM EST

Santa Cruz Valley
A bill introduced by Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.), H.R.324, is making its way to the House floor and a vote could come as soon as this afternoon. The bill would establish the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area, which would cover much of the Mexican border in Southern Arizona.

Map of Potentially Impacted States if 2010 Census Doesn't Ask About Citizenship Status

Thursday, August 13, 2009, 4:21 PM EST

<a href="http://www.numbersusa.com/content/learn/illegal-immigration/impact-counting-non-us-citizens-including-illegal-aliens-during-2010-censu" target=_blank>Enlarge Map</a>
A recent story in the Wall Street Journal identified states that could have fewer Representatives in the House if the 2010 census doesn't ask about citizenship status. The Constitutionally mandated count not only impacts the reapportionment in the House, but also the Electoral College.

Senators Skeptical of REAL ID Replacement

Friday, July 17, 2009, 2:00 PM EST

Sen. Joe Lieberman & Sen. Susan Collins
Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), the ranking members of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, expressed concern at many of the provisions of the PASS ID Act -- the bill proposed by Sen. Daniel Akaka to replace the hugely important REAL ID program.

Senate Votes to Give Credit Cards to Illegal Aliens

Updated Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 4:23 PM EST

Sen. David Vitter
Senator David Vitter's amendment to prevent illegal aliens from applying for credit cards was defeated during a roll call vote on Wednesday, 28-65.

Dobbs Spotlights Rising Protest of Anti-American-Worker Aspect of Stimulus Bill

Friday, February 13, 2009, 3:39 PM EST

Lou Dobbs
While most mainstream media outlets are ignoring the fact that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-NC) have removed American worker protections from the economic stimulus bill, CNN's Lou Dobbs has not.

Senate Passes Grassley/Sanders Amendment to Protect American Workers

Friday, February 6, 2009, 6:57 PM EST

Sen. Bernie Sanders
The Senate adopted by voice vote an amendment to the economic stimulus bill sponsored by Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT).  The amendment prevents businesses who receive stimulus funds from hiring foreign H-1B workers for one year.

Reid Signals Intention to Push INCREASE in Foreign Workers

Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 10:40 AM EST

On the first day of Congress, Senate Majority Leader Reid introduced the "Stronger Economy, Stronger Borders Act" (S. 9), suggesting his intention in the first months of the new Congress to push through some version of amnesty and immigration increases.

Pro-Amnesty Groups Lobbying Congress Today

Updated Thursday, December 4, 2008, 11:30 AM EST

Pro-amnesty grassroots leaders held a press conference this morning to ask Congress and the new Administration for an immediate moratorium on workplace enforcement action and a renewed effort on "comprehensive immigration reform" (see Read Full Article

Lamar Smith Issues Statement on Immigration

Updated Friday, November 7, 2008, 10:00 AM EST

Following the results of Tuesday's election, Texas Representative Lamar Smith and Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee released a statement regarding immigration. "Now that the politics of the campaign are behind us, President-elect

Rep. Tim Mahoney to Introduce Bill to Strengthen Immigration Laws

Updated Thursday, August 28, 2008, 8:23 AM EST

Rep. Tim Mahoney (D-Fl.) plans to introduce the Officer Andrew Widman Criminal Alien Enforcement Act of 2008. This bill comes in the wake of the violent murder of a Florida police officer by a criminal illegal alien on bail.

Rasmussen Poll Shows Americans Angry at Government's Refusal to Fix Illegal Immigration Problem

Updated Saturday, June 14, 2008, 1:14 PM EST

A June 13 Rasmussen poll shows that Americans are still mad at Congress's failure to reform America's immigration system. The poll shows that 1/3 of all Americans are mad about illegal immigration, but Americans blame Washington and not the illegal aliens.

Senate GOP Introduces New Immigration Package and Caucus

Updated Tuesday, April 29, 2008, 5:01 PM EST

Sen. Sessions (R-Ala.) presents his new immigration bills
Senate Republicans on Wednesday held a press conference to showcase a package of 15 bills designed to make critical improvements to America’s immigration system. The coalition, led by Sen.

In the News

Vitter takes on census, immigrant rights groups

In the News - Tuesday, October 27, 2009

In his push to have the Census Bureau count the number of U.S. citizens, Sen. David Vitter, Louisiana Republican, is taking a very parochial approach with his colleagues: Your state could be the one to lose an extra seat in Congress.

Mr. Vitter is holding up one of the 2010 spending bills in the Senate, demanding a vote on his amendment to force the census to add a question about citizenship status to its 2010 questionnaire. He has written letters to the senators from nine states he says would lose seats to states with higher illegal immigrant or noncitizen populations, telling them it's in their interest to support him.

By Stephen Dinan -- Washington Times

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/oct/27/vitter-takes-on-census-immigrant-groups/

Health Care Debate Revives Immigration Battle

In the News - Sunday, September 6, 2009

The Obama administration took an overhaul of the country’s immigration laws off its legislative agenda this year, but the prickly issue of public benefits for illegal immigrants has resurfaced in the health care debate.

During the summer recess, members of Congress faced persistent questions from constituents worried that health care changes could leave taxpayers footing medical bills for illegal immigrants. President Obama has not been able to extinguish the doubts despite giving repeated assurances that illegal immigrants would be excluded from any subsidized benefits under proposals before Congress.

By Julia Preston -- New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/06/health/policy/06immighealth.html

Money for Illegal-Immigrant Emergency Care Running Out

In the News - Friday, August 28, 2009

But the question of providing emergency care for those in the country illegally is a tricky one. Currently, illegal immigrants can receive health services at hospital emergency rooms. “Hospitals are required by law to assess and stabilize anybody who walks through the emergency-room door," say Richard Coorsh of the Federation of American Hospitals, referring to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act of 1986. Hospitals simply aren't allowed to refuse treatment in emergency situations, regardless of the patient's immigration status. It's part of our social contract, and anything else would be morally unacceptable. Unfortunately for hospitals, though, most illegal immigrants can’t pay for expensive hospital bills (because they don't have health insurance), so the costs associated with their treatment must be written off by hospitals as a loss.

By Katie Connolly - Newsweek

But the question of providing emergency care for those in the country illegally is a tricky one. Currently, illegal immigrants can receive health services at hospital emergency rooms. “Hospitals are required by law to assess and stabilize anybody who walks through the emergency-room door," say Richard Coorsh of the Federation of American Hospitals, referring to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act of 1986. Hospitals simply aren't allowed to refuse treatment in emergency situations, regardless of the patient's immigration status. It's part of our social contract, and anything else would be morally unacceptable. Unfortunately for hospitals, though, most illegal immigrants can’t pay for expensive hospital bills (because they don't have health insurance), so the costs associated with their treatment must be written off by hospitals as a loss. Lawmakers recognized this burden on hospitals, physicians, and ambulance services, and passed a provision—known as Section 1011—in the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003, which allowed some reimbursement for the costs of treating illegal aliens in emergency situations. It provided a sum of $250 million for each year between 2005 and 2008.

By Katie Connolly - Newsweek

Show More http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/thegaggle/archive/2009/08/28/money-for-illegal-immigrant-emergency-care-running-out.aspx

Healthcare reform: Who pays for illegal immigrants' ER visits?

In the News - Friday, August 28, 2009

President Barack Obama says giving illegal immigrants insurance is one of the “outrageous myths” about healthcare reform.

“That’s not true. Illegal immigrants would not be covered,” said the president in his weekly address last Saturday.

But in Harris County, the reality is that illegal immigrants do, in fact, receive millions of dollars in government-subsidized healthcare every year.

By Dave Fehling - KHOU News (Houston)

http://www.khou.com/news/local/politics/stories/khou090827_mp_illegal-immigrants-health-care-refor.121de3a0b.html

Italy: Berlusconi urges US immigration model

In the News - Monday, May 25, 2009

"Italy's conservative prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has sought to deflect criticism of Italy's harsh immigration policies by stressing potential migrants are welcome in his country. In an interview posted to the US television network CNN's website on Monday, he said immigrants who qualified to come to Italy should be allowed to work and create a better life for themselves and their families.

"We welcome those (immigrants) who have the right to come here. This is what the United States and all normal countries do," Berlusconi told CNN.

"We are absolutely open to those who come to our country with the wish to integrate and to work... we keep an open door to all who are eligible to come to work in Italy or request asylum," Berlusconi said."

AKI, 25 May 2009

http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Politics/?id=3.0.3354551966

Apple growers thank Congressional leaders

In the News - Friday, May 22, 2009

"Despite the high unemployment rate, our industry still does not have a reliable workforce and will not until the AgJOBS bill is passed," said Jim Allen, president of the New York Apple Association.

By Debra J. Groom -- The Syracuse (NY) Post-Standard

http://blog.syracuse.com/farms/2009/05/apple_growers_thank_congressio.html

Senator says health insurance plan won't cover illegal immigrants

In the News - Thursday, May 21, 2009

Health care reforms that aim to insure every American won’t provide insurance for illegal immigrants and may not address the cost to state and local governments for providing medical care to this large group of the uninsured, Senate Finance Committee chairman Max Baucus, D-Mt., said Thursday.

“We’re not going to cover undocumented aliens, undocumented workers,” Baucus said. “That’s too politically explosive.”

By Jim Landers -- Dallas Morning News

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/stories/0522DNBUShealthcare.25377b8.html

One-Sided Immigration 'Strategy'

In the News - Tuesday, May 19, 2009

The May 8 Style article "No Turning Back," on the efforts of Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.) to change immigration laws, outlined his strategy, which was "designed to project the most sympathetic image possible" of illegal immigrants by arguing that immigration enforcement separates families.

That strategy ignores the impact on families of failing to enforce our immigration laws. Hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants who have committed crimes are in state jails for murder, assault, gang activity and drug charges; more than 15 percent of federal inmates are illegal immigrants. Many of these crimes could have been prevented if our immigration laws had been enforced before the crimes occurred.

By Rep. Lamar Smith -- Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/18/AR2009051802817.html

3 California counties will check immigration status as inmates enter jail

In the News - Thursday, May 14, 2009

"Los Angeles, Ventura and San Diego will become the first counties in California to begin checking the immigration status of all inmates booked into jail as part of a national effort to identify and deport more illegal immigrants with criminal records.

Law enforcement officials in the three counties will begin running inmates' fingerprints through federal databases this month to see if they have had any contact with the immigration system. Immigration officials will place holds on those believed to be in the country illegally. Once the inmates have finished serving their sentences, they will be transferred to immigration custody for possible deportation...."

Anna Gorman, LA Times, 14 May 2009

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-immigjail14-2009may14,0,7781561.story

Personal pain from the front lines of immigration reform battle

In the News - Wednesday, May 13, 2009

"Margaret Heintz sputtered in frustration.

"There's nothing we can do," the Marshalltown, Iowa, woman said to her daughter, Mona Kilborn, when they talked about their shared point of aggravation -- illegal immigrants.

"Mom, you can do something," Kilborn said. "You can write your congressman. I'll even get you the address."

So in September 2007, the 90-year-old Heintz put pen to paper for her first letter to a politician. Two weeks later, she died at the hands of an illegal immigrant.

"Ironic, isn't it?" Kilborn said. "This one issue, it's changed our lives forever....""

Bekah Porter, (Dubuque, IA) Telegraph Herald, 13 May 2009

http://www.thonline.com/article.cfm?id=243128

Polls

National Poll Finds Most Americans Believe Immigration Adversely Affects the Quality and Cost of Healthcare

Oppose Rewards for Illegal Migration - Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Seventy-three percent (73%) of likely voters agreed that hospitals should be allowed to inquire and collect data about the immigration status of those seeking Emergency Room care without affecting the legal requirement that they must provide emergency care. Just 18% said no. Seventy-seven percent (77%) of the respondents believed that providing health insurance to illegal immigrants will just encourage more illegal immigration. After receiving emergency medical care, if it is determined that an illegal immigrant will require long term follow-up medical care, 47% believed that the person should be deported to his/her home country. 38% believed care should be provided, but time and cost limits should Be established for eventual deportation. Only 8% believed long term care should be provided in the U.S.

Pulse Opinion Research, LLC

Seventy-three percent (73%) of likely voters agreed that hospitals should be allowed to inquire and collect data about the immigration status of those seeking Emergency Room care without affecting the legal requirement that they must provide emergency care. Just 18% said no. Seventy-seven percent (77%) of the respondents believed that providing health insurance to illegal immigrants will just encourage more illegal immigration. After receiving emergency medical care, if it is determined that an illegal immigrant will require long term follow-up medical care, 47% believed that the person should be deported to his/her home country. 38% believed care should be provided, but time and cost limits should Be established for eventual deportation. Only 8% believed long term care should be provided in the U.S. Eighty-three percent (83%) of likely voters were very or somewhat concerned that the United States will add 135 million people to its population in the next 40 years, 75% of which is due to immigration. Republicans (90%) were more concerned than Democrats (74%). Seventy-eight percent (78%) of likely voters were opposed to legalizing the status of the estimated 12 million illegal immigrants in the U.S. with only 19% supporting it. 88% of African-Americans were opposed to legalization. Fifty-five percent (55%) were opposed to a government insurance option under any national health care plan with 28% in favor and 17% not sure. 73% of Republicans were opposed with 11% in favor. A plurality of Democrats (47%) supported a government option with 34% opposed and 19% unsure.

Pulse Opinion Research, LLC

Show More http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS174379+15-Sep-2009+PRN20090915

Poll Shows Liberals Opposed to Extending Taxpayer Funded Healthcare to Illegal Immigrants

Oppose Rewards for Illegal Migration - Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Fifty-three percent reported opposition to providing healthcare to undocumented aliens. Forty-six percent felt that current proposals would likely provide coverage to illegal immigrants. Forty-eight percent of liberals and progressives felt that providing healthcare to undocumented immigrants would likely lead to increased healthcare costs. With regard to the President's handling of healthcare reform, the poll revealed that sixty- seven percent of self-identified liberals approve of the President's actions. Seventy-five percent were in support of a public healthcare plan administered by the federal government and forty-nine percent felt the President's plan would result in better overall quality of healthcare services.

Pulse Opinion Research, LLC

http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS143493+15-Sep-2009+PRN20090915

83% Say Proof of Citizenship Should Be Required to Get Government Health Aid

Oppose Rewards for Illegal Migration - Monday, September 14, 2009

Eighty-three percent (83%) of voters nationwide say that people should be required to prove they are a citizen of the United States before receiving government health care subsidies. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that just 12% disagree and five percent (5%) are not sure.

The desire to limit the benefits to U.S. citizens is found across demographic and partisan lines. It is held by 95% of Republicans, 70% of Democrats and 87% of those not affiliated with either major party. It is favored by nine-out-of-10 conservatives and moderates, along with 56% of those who consider themselves politically liberal. But 32% of liberals hold the opposite view.

Rasmussen Reports

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/healthcare/september_2009/83_say_proof_of_citizenship_should_be_required_to_get_government_health_aid

Most Arizona Voters Put Immigration Over Health Care as More Important Reform Goal

Prefer Lower Numbers Oppose Amnesty Support Tougher Enforcement Oppose Rewards for Illegal Migration - Monday, July 27, 2009

Fifty-one percent of Arizona voters say it is more important for Congress to pass immigration reform than health care reform.

By a 65% to 20% margin, Arizona voters believe enforcing the borders is more important than legalizing the status of those already living here. Half of the state’s voters (50%) think it is possible to put an end to illegal immigration, while 34% do not.

Rasmussen Reports, 27 July 2009

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_state_surveys/arizona/most_arizona_voters_put_immigration_over_health_care_as_more_important_reform_goal

Rasmussen Poll Shows 66% of Likely Voters Believe it is Important to Reduce Illegal Immigration

Oppose Amnesty Support Tougher Enforcement Oppose Rewards for Illegal Migration Opinion Elites vs. Public - Tuesday, April 14, 2009

A new Rasmussen poll shows that 66% of likely voters believe that the government should improve border enforcement and reduce illegal immigration.  However, only 32% of America's "Political Class" agree.

The poll also shows that 77% of likely voters believe that illegal aliens should not be able to receive driver's licenses and 73% of Americans believe that police officers should automatically check to see if someone is in this country legally when that person is pulled over for a traffic violation. 

Rasmussen Reports, 14 April 2009

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics2/on_immigration_large_gap_remains_between_mainstream_america_and_political_class

Immigration Ranks 10th in Priorities

Support Tougher Enforcement - Monday, January 19, 2009

In a Washington Post/ABC Poll released just before Barack Obama's inaguration, respondents ranked immigration No. 10 on a list of priorities for the administration. The economy, Iraq War, foreign policy and education were all ranked ahead of immigration. Twenty-one percent said that it was the highest priority, 48 percent said it was high priority, while 29 percent said it was low priority.

Washington Post/ABC Poll - January 19

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/documents/postpoll_011709.html

Transatlantic Trends: Immigration

Protect Jobs and Wages Support Tougher Enforcement - Tuesday, November 18, 2008

When asked about what governments should do to address illegal immigration, 83% of respondents supported stronger border controls, 74% supported cracking down on employers, and 68% supported deportation.

The German Marshall Fund of the United States, 2008

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No Post-election Mandate for Amnesty

Oppose Amnesty - Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Only 32% of Obama voters considered his support for amnesty as a factor in their decisions to vote for him. 67% said it was either not a factor at all, or they voted for Obama in spite of his stance on amnesty.

60% of voters said reducing illegal immigration and cracking down on employers who hire them is important to them, while only 21% supported "legalizing or creating a pathway to citizenship" for illegal aliens.

57% of voters stated that amnesty would harm American workers and further strain public resources, while only 26% believe amnesty would aid economic recovery and ease public burdens.

http://www.fairus.org/site/DocServer/zogby_2008_tabresults.pdf.pdf?docID=2262

Rasmussen Poll reveals Americans Angry over Immigration

Oppose Amnesty Support Tougher Enforcement - Friday, November 7, 2008

Twenty-six of respondents are angry over immigration policy in the United States.

Sixty-two percent say gaining control of the borders is more important than legalizing the status of undocumented workers.

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/immigration/26_angry_about_immigration_the_issue_candidates_ignore