AAPI Poll Indicates Elevated Economic Insecurity Among Asian-Americans Despite General Economic Standing
A poll conducted by AAPIVote with AP-NORC found that economic insecurity is notably high among Asian-Americans, according to the South China Morning Post. The poll also noted that factors such as ICE raids, detention, visa denials, and deportations under the Trump administration are contributing factors. The poll also noted that factors such as ICE raids, detention, visa denials, and deportations under the Trump administration are contributing factors.
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According to the South China Morning Post, Karthick Ramakrishnan, who founded AAPIVote, stated, 'The ranking of issues is similar. But the level is certainly elevated among Asian-Americans.'
Ramakrishnan noted that even if individuals perceive that Asian populations are generally in a better economic position compared to the US average, immigration itself can result in economic insecurity.
Furthermore, the South China Morning Post reported that factors such as being subject to ICE raids, detention, visa denials, and deportations during the Trump administration are also contributing factors to the findings of the AAPI poll.
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