Immigration showdown... in Cincinnati
Cincinnati, for some reason, has become a bit of a hotspot in the War on Illegal Aliens. The front of nytimes.com has two stories on the issue: one story about how employers are now being punished, as major companies are hiring contractors that seem to only supply illegal immigrants; and another story about a tough-on-illegals sheriff just outside the city.
Why Cincinnati?
My opinion is that just as immigration was becoming a national issue, Cincinnati noticed its brand-new Hispanic population. Larger cities, and areas further to the south, have had legal and illegal Hispanic immigrants for decades, while Cincy's Hispanic population just started booming in the late 90s.
Numbers:
Greater Cincinnati's Hispanic population more than doubled in 10 years, increasing 136 percent from 1990-2000, from 9,456 to 22,303. But of course, illegal immigrants are usually not counted in the Census. According to one study, there are as many as 58,000 Hispanics in the area.
Why Cincinnati?
My opinion is that just as immigration was becoming a national issue, Cincinnati noticed its brand-new Hispanic population. Larger cities, and areas further to the south, have had legal and illegal Hispanic immigrants for decades, while Cincy's Hispanic population just started booming in the late 90s.
Numbers:
Greater Cincinnati's Hispanic population more than doubled in 10 years, increasing 136 percent from 1990-2000, from 9,456 to 22,303. But of course, illegal immigrants are usually not counted in the Census. According to one study, there are as many as 58,000 Hispanics in the area.
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