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    2. Occupations of unauthorized immigrant workers

    Although unauthorized immigrants made up 5% of the nation’s civilian workforce in 2014, they accounted for a much higher share (26%) of the workers in farming occupations. Unauthorized immigrants also were 15% of workers in construction jobs in 2014. U.S.-born workers accounted for a majority of workers in all major occupation groups, including 54% of […]

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    1. Early public attitudes about Donald Trump

    Overall, 39% say they approve of how Trump is handling his job as president, while 56% say they disapprove and 6% do not offer a view. Job ratings for Trump are more negative than for other recent presidents at similar points in their first terms. By margins of more than two-to-one, larger shares of the […]

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    5. Reimagining the police through training and reforms

    Recent fatalities of blacks during police encounters have brought police training and reforms to the forefront of conversations on how to prevent the use of unnecessary force. Recommendations have been made to prevent these types of situations from occurring, such as requiring officers to wear body cameras and training officers on how to de-escalate situations […]

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    Appendix A: References

    Krogstad, Jens Manuel and Ana Gonzalez-Barrera. 2014. “If original DACA program is a guide, many eligible immigrants will apply for deportation relief.” Washington, D.C.: Pew Research Center, December. National Bureau of Economic Research. 2012. “US Business Cycle Expansions and Contractions.” Cambridge, MA. Passel, Jeffrey S. and D’Vera Cohn. 2016. “Overall Number of U.S. Unauthorized Immigrants […]

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    2. Discrimination and conflicts in U.S. society

    The public makes clear distinctions in assessing the extent to which some groups in the society face discrimination today. A large majority of Americans (82%) say Muslims in the United States face discrimination – with 57% saying they face “a lot” of discrimination. But majorities also say that gays and lesbians (76%), blacks (76%), Hispanics […]

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    1. Language: The cornerstone of national identity

    Of the national identity attributes included in the Pew Research Center survey, language far and away is seen as the most critical to national identity. Majorities in each of the 14 countries polled say it is very important to speak the native language to be considered a true member of the nation. Roughly eight-in-ten or […]