Why Do So Many Americans Oppose Immigration

People are Selfish

Right or wrong, opponents are concerned about the risks of market competition. They want native-born Americans to keep their jobs, and they don’t want them to face wage cuts.

Right or wrong, opponents are concerned about the fiscal burdens imposed by first-generation immigrants.

Opponents are hostile to any group -- national, ethnic, racial or religious -- different from their own.

Opponents are hostile to certain groups -- Latinos and Muslims in particular.