Arizonans generally support the concept of local police officers enforcing federal immigration laws, but their support is fractured deeply along political and racial lines.

The big picture shows that 58 percent of residents statewide support the idea, according to the independent Rocky Mountain Poll, which was released Tuesday. However, the survey also exposes sharp divisions on the topic among different segments of the population.

Along political lines, Republicans are 72 percent supportive, while independents are 62 percent supportive and Democrats are 50 percent supportive.

Along ethnic lines, non-Hispanics are 63 percent in favor, while Hispanics are only 39 percent in favor.”*

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