When Americans were asked which level of government should have primary responsibility to enforce immigration laws, 54% preferred the federal government, compared to 41% who preferred state or local authorities. This showed an increase in support for federal responsibility since 2010, when 50% of Americans chose the federal option.
The 11th annual Transatlantic Trends survey has been released. The report explores how Americans and Europeans view the transatlantic relationship and a number of growing challenges facing the world. Of particular interest will be the differing perceptions of U.S. President Barack Obama, as well as Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, and how Obama’s foreign policies have been received by the international community.
