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How Immigration Shapes American Politics

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The Impact of Immigration on Local Governments

New York and Chicago are saying that their local budgets are strained because of the influx of migrants. Is this something that Americans are thinking about when they assess their attitudes about immigration? People were afraid that immigrants might increase crime rates, but evidence shows it's not true. And people also worry about cultural effects.

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