WASHINGTON D.C. – Just weeks ahead of the midterm elections in California, immigration policy has emerged as a top issue for voters. While the political rhetoric on immigration may overlook important nuances about the complexity of this issue, it remains critical for the public to understand the contributions immigrants make to communities in California.
The American Immigration Council has extensive data on the population size, educational and citizenship attainment, English proficiency levels, and tax contributions of California’s immigrant population.