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Poll: 8-in-10 call illegal immigration a ‘problem,’ 58% say ‘serious’

By Paul Bedard
Published December 28, 2018 10:12pm ET
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Poll: 8-in-10 call illegal immigration a ‘problem,’ 58% say ‘serious’
A migrant climbs the border fence before jumping into the U.S. to San Diego, Calif., from Tijuana, Mexico, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018.

Most Americans believe that illegal immigration is a problem but are split over what to do about it, according to a new survey.

The latest Economist/YouGov.com poll found that 84 percent believe illegal immigration is a “problem” for the United States.

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