What Do We Fear? Anti-Immigration Sentiment, Polarization, and Immigrant Inclusion in Safety Net

• In Event: Inequality, Welfare, and Federalism

Brief Overview

In this paper, we explore how anti-immigrant sentiment and the polarization of public opinion on the immigration issue shape immigrant eligibility to access public benefits.

Authors

• Ling Zhu, University of Houston

• Ping Xu, University of Rhode Island

• Sebastian L Ege, University of Houston