Hispanic opinions about abortion

Polls suggest that Hispanic Americans have roughly the same opinions about abortion as other Americans. Even Hispanics who self-identify as Republicans are mostly OK with abortion.

We see this when comparing a poll of Hispanics (here) with a poll for the entire population (here and here). For instance, those wanting to ban abortions in most or all cases are 34% of Hispanics and 36% of all AmericansStrong anti-abortion sentiment regarding public policy is heavily concentrated among Republicans and Protestants. Catholic affiliation is not indicative of strong anti-abortion sentiment regarding public policy as opposed to personal preference.

In the Hispanic – specific poll, only 16% say they wany abortion to be illegal.  Among Hispanics who self-identify as Republicans: 43% say that while they oppose abortion, the government should not be making the decision for people, and they should be able to by themselves.  22% say that abortion is morally acceptable and should be legal. 32% say it should be illegal.

 

 

 

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