Topic: Government aid to immigrants in the U.S. illegally
Majorities of Americans in both parties say immigrants in the country illegally should not receive state and local government aid.
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Federal workforce shrank 10% in Trump’s first year back in office
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Most Americans say undocumented immigrants should be able to stay legally under certain conditions
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1. How Latinos assess Trump and his impact on U.S. Hispanics
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Giving and receiving financial help in Black families
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Government Aid to Immigrants in the U.S. Illegally