<P> The previously cited CNN / Opinion Research Corporation Poll indicates that most respondents (76%) are against state governments issuing driver's licenses to illegal immigrants . A poll by the Field Institute found "(California) residents are very much opposed (62% to 35%) to granting illegal immigrants who do not have legal status in this country the right to obtain a California driver's license . However, opinion is more divided (49% to 48%) about a plan to issue a different kind of driver's license that would allow these immigrants to drive but would also identify them as not having legal status ." </P> <P> Further, most respondents (63%) in the above - mentioned 2006 Quinnipiac University Poll support local laws passed by communities to fine businesses that hire illegal immigrants while 33% oppose it . </P> <P> In addition to these opinions, others at the local level have gotten involved in grass root, citizen - organized efforts to enhance controls on illegal migration . Several citizen - led anti-illegal migration organizations have been created under the "Minuteman" name . These organizations developed with the purpose of patrolling the border and lobbying legislative bodies to reduce illegal migration . For instance, the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps (n.d.) have the following as their stated mission: "It is the mission of the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps to see the borders and coastal boundaries of the United States secured against the unlawful and unauthorized entry of all individuals, contraband, and foreign military . We will employ all means of civil protest, demonstration, and political lobbying to accomplish this goal ." </P> <P> Currently there is controversy around sanctuary cities, one response from the state and local governments . Many American cities have designated themselves as sanctuary cities and many other state and municipal governments discourage the reporting of illegal immigrants to U.S. immigration and Customs Enforcement . A sanctuary city is defined as a city that follows certain practices to protect illegal immigrants; these include--cities that do not allow municipal funds or resources to be used to enforce federal immigration laws, usually by not allowing police or municipal employees to inquire about one's immigration status . </P>

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