Immigration impacts on California
Immigration remains a forefront public issue in California, with PPIC noting debate over the benefits and costs of immigrants and immigration, majority support for viewing immigrants as a benefit across much of the state, and ongoing conflict between state and federal government on the topic.
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Sources
Public Policy Institute of California — https://www.ppic.org/publication/californias-political-geography
We have enough data to explore four key issues that have been at the forefront of the public conversation: the size of state government, the benefits and costs of immigrants and immigration, California’s role in climate change mitigation, and abortion access.
Public Policy Institute of California — https://www.ppic.org/publication/californias-political-geography
Most Californians agree on several key issues. Though the exact level of support varies, majorities across the state support abortion access, view immigrants as a benefit, and favor state action on climate change.
Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
- Expand immigrant inclusion, legal protections, and state services regardless of federal crackdowns
- Affirm immigrants as a net benefit and sustain sanctuary-style and integration policies
- Welcome legal immigration while enforcing laws and weighing local fiscal impacts case by case
- Tighten enforcement cooperation and limit state benefits to reduce costs of illegal immigration
- Prioritize strict border and interior enforcement and end state policies that attract unlawful migration