(Washington DC) -- Judicial Watch, the public interest group that investigates and prosecutes government corruption, today released the results of a nationwide poll conducted in partnership with Zogby International concerning the American people’s attitudes towards illegal immigration.  Among the highlights of the poll conducted March 22 – 26, 2007:

• Overall, 66% of likely voters believe that more emphasis should be placed on law enforcement when addressing the issue of illegal immigration, including 51.6% of Hispanics and 56.8% of self-described political “liberals.”  Only 5% said the emphasis on law enforcement should be diminished, including 3% of Hispanics.

• 79% believe public officials should not use taxpayer funds to operate day laborer sites that help illegal aliens, including 71.9% of Hispanics and 70% of self-described political “liberals.”

• 72% of likely voters believe local law enforcement officers should help enforce federal immigration laws, including 40% of Hispanics and 55% of self-described political “liberals.”

“The American people speak with one voice on the topic of illegal immigration.  Virtually every voter demographic – even those supposedly most sympathetic to illegal aliens – want our illegal immigration laws to be strictly enforced,” said Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton.  “Overwhelmingly, the American people want local officials to help address illegal immigration through law enforcement, not taxpayer subsidies and ‘sanctuary’ policies.”

This telephone survey, conducted by Zogby International, included a target sample of 1,039 interviews.  The margin of error is +/- 3.1 percentage points.

Judicial Watch has taken a leading role in pushing for the strong enforcement of our nation’s immigration laws.  For example, Judicial Watch has cutting-edge litigation against taxpayer-funded day laborer sites that illegally assist illegal aliens with finding employment.  Judicial Watch is also litigating against the Los Angeles Police Department (and ACLU lawyers) to end “sanctuary policies” that prohibit police officers from enforcing federal immigration laws and cooperating with federal immigration authorities.

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