2021 AP-NORC poll reveals increased concern among Americans, particularly Republicans, about legal immigrants committing crimes in the US.

Americans are more concerned about legal immigrants committing crimes in the U.S. than they were a few years ago, driven mainly by increased worry among Republicans, according to a recent AP-NORC poll. Although many Americans believe that immigrants contribute to the economy and enrich American culture, they perceive fewer major benefits and more major risks for legal immigrants compared to previous years. About 4 in 10 U.S. adults think it's a major benefit for American companies to receive skilled workers from immigrants in fields like science and technology.

March 29, 2024
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