Impact of Fearmongering on Immigration Policies
Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Joy Reid on MSNBC blame fearmongering in factual reporting on crimes committed by migrants for support for mass deportations among Democrats and Hispanics.
Key Points
- Fearmongering in reporting on crimes by migrants may influence support for mass deportations
- Economic insecurity plays a role in shaping attitudes towards immigration
- Immigration has brought in significant revenue to the country