AirTalk for September 22, 2009

Why are immigrants leaving California?

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California population map

According to new census data, three decades of rapid growth in the country’s immigrant population came to a halt last year. In California, the number of foreign-born residents actually dropped by 1.6%, suggesting that the tough economy and high unemployment are making migration to the United States less appealing. What’s behind the decline? And where are CA’s immigrants going?

Guests:


Steven Camarota, Director of Research, Center for Immigration Studies

Angelica Salas, Executive Director, CHIRLA, the Coalition for Human Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles


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