The Pew Hispanic Center released this study which showed a visible division amongst Latinos when it comes to illegal immigration. The groups are divided of those who were born in the U.S. or immigrated here legally versus the illegal immigrants. From the graph below one can see where the divisions lie.
From the graph you can see 53% of a small minority believe illegal immigrants should pay a find but not deported with 28% saying they shouldn't be punished, and 13% saying they shouldn't be deported at all.
Others are divided about the impact illegal immigrants have on Hispanics already living in the U.S. Those who said the impact was positive was 29%, 31% said there was a negative impact and 30% said they made no difference. Close numbers but with the negative impact being higher shows a clear division amongst the Hispanic community. Yet there has also been other points of agreement for example when it comes to enforcement of policies and proposals. Very interesting to see how even within a minority group where divisions arise from. What are your thoughts?

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