Size Matters: The Impact of Foreigners on Immigration Attitudes at the Local Government Level

• In Event: JSS SESSION: (Im)migration and Incorporation: Local, National, Global

Brief Overview

This paper explores why cities adopt immigrant-friendly attitudes and policies. It especially focuses on the role of foreign-born population in decisions to join Welcoming America’s Welcoming Initiative.

Author

• Eliska Schnabel, University of Illinois at Chicago