Survey: More see immigration as cultural threat – Most of region’s whites also want those who hire undocumented workers punished – Houston
Tagged: Houston, population, TexasPosted on: November 19th, 2007
An anti-illegal immigrant sentiment is taking hold in the Houston region, according to a new Rice University survey showing that most white residents in Fort Bend, Galveston and Montgomery counties favor punishing employers who hire undocumented workers.
The survey, released Thursday, reflects how contentious the illegal immigration debate has become and provides a fresh glimpse into regional attitudes about a subject that’s increasingly becoming a major presidential election issue.
The report is an extension of the 2007 Houston Area Survey released earlier this year that showed immigration support eroding among Harris County residents, where whites make up 37 percent of the population.”*
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