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December 07, 2006
2006 Latino National Survey Released FAIR Was There
Today a panel of Latino academics released the The findings demonstrate that the Latino population has many differences depending not only on national origin, years and generation in the U.S., racial and political identification, and also depending on in which state they live. Many of the findings represent no surprise, such as the fact that more Latinos identify with the Democrats rather than Republicans, but it is interesting that the data show a decline of identification with both parties for representing the concerns of the respondents. A plurality (48%) favors allowing “…more Latin Americans to come and work in this country legally.” Nearly as many favor no change (32%) or a reduced number (12%). One of the remarkable findings is that a large majority (70% to 26%) agreed that, “…the government should create a data base of all legal workers and require verification by employers before hiring a worker.” This is especially noteworthy because the current voluntary verification system precludes verification before hiring to preclude the system being used to discriminate against job applicants who would not have the chance to challenge a governmental database error which could create a “no match” finding. -- Jack Martin, Special Projects Director for FAIR Democrats May Take Harder Line on Immigration Enforcement "The selection of Rep. Silvestre Reyes (D-Texas) to head the Intelligence DHS Decides Immigration Isn't Enough of Mickey Mouse Affair, Wants to Emulate Magic Kingdom "Faced with a decline in the number of overseas visitors and unpopular Senators Grill DHS on Visa Fraud "U.S. Sen. Susan Collins has sent letters to the heads of the U.S. Department |
findings of an opinion poll among U.S. Hispanics taken by phone in June (the poll showed no clear overall preference for either the Latino and Hispanic terms). The questions probed a very large range of issues including racial identification, English assimilation, remittances, immigration policy, the Latino marches, political affiliation and identification, “most important” issues and “problems” facing Latinos, etc. The data set is vast and has not been fully mined, but the findings that are so far available 
Committee may be an indication that Democrats will press the Bush administration to crack down on employers who hire illegal immigrants. Reyes, a former Border Patrol agent, is one of the most outspoken proponents of enforcing these types of employer sanctions and appears to have an ally in Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.), who will be the House caucus chairman next year. In an interview with The Hill earlier this year, Emanuel said many Democrats want to focus on employer sanctions as a way to stem illegal immigration. He accused the White House and the Republican-led Congress for letting 'its guard down when it comes to employer sanctions,'" DC insider newspaper The Hill reports. "Reyes is a cosponsor of a bill by Rep. Charles Gonzalez (D-Texas) to increase enforcement of sanctions against employers of illegal aliens. And while the Judiciary Committee has lead jurisdiction on immigration reform, Reyes has argued that lax enforcement on illegal immigrants jeopardizes national security, which is under his panel’s purview . . . Democrats are expected to seek to permanently bridge the gap with 'Lou Dobbs Democrats' that voted for 'fair trade' policies, while avoiding alienating an expanding Hispanic voting bloc. In focusing on employer sanctions, Democrats hope to appear tough on border security and illegal immigration while avoiding alienating most voters."
entry requirements, the U.S. government is turning to the Walt Disney Co. and other theme park operators to brighten the country's battered image. With security much tightened since the attacks of September 11, 2001, the visa and entry processes are so unpopular that the country was ranked as the world's most unfriendly to visitors in a survey last month of travelers from 16 nations," Reuters reports. "'We have missed an opportunity to make people feel welcome,' said Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. 'The whole process must be friendlier and more efficient. We must invest in creating a first impression of hospitality and friendliness at our borders.'"