From an April 11 – 19 poll of 1,002 Hispanic voters by UnidosUS, the respondents listed economic issues as most important to them. However, on the administration’s campaign of mass deportation, a sizable minority view themselves as directly impacted. Note that the poll was of voters and did not include persons on a visa or unauthorized persons. Even many citizens who vote are affected. 

Thinking of recent immigration policies and actions, do any of the following apply to you or your community?

Many people fear immigration authorities will arrest them even if they’re U.S. citizens or have legal status – 43

Employers have lost workers because people fear they’ll be arrested if they go to work – 35

Children are missing classes because their parents fear being arrested at their child’s school – 32

People aren’t going out to eat or shop because they’re afraid of immigration enforcement – 30

People are more reluctant to report crimes or interact with the police – 27