Hispanic naturalization applications up by 14%... because they want to vote against Trump.

[DetlefK]

http://www.rawstory.com/2016/03/trump-inspiring-hispanics-to-become-citizens-so-they-can-vote-against-him/

Across the United States, home to more than 55 million Latinos who comprise about 17 percent of the population, thousands who are eligible for citizenship are preparing applications, hoping to submit them by May so they can be processed in time to register for the November 8 presidential vote.

Immigrant rights groups that are handling applications said they are expecting a deluge at the end of April.

Naturalization applications are up 11 percent in fiscal year 2015 over the previous year, and 14 percent higher during the six months ending in January, The New York Times reported, citing federal figures.

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Many immigrants have dragged their feet on applying for citizenship, due to apathy, not knowing who qualified or not understanding the benefits.

“People do not know that citizenship is the only thing that protects them from deportation and that it can open the door for legalization of relatives,” said Jorge-Mario Cabrera, spokesman for the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles.

Aware that there’s an information gap — and perhaps hoping to draw more voters who will support Democratic candidates — the White House launched a massive campaign six months ago urging qualified immigrants to become citizens.

But beyond fear of Trump and his policies, the political rhetoric has awakened a sense of patriotism among many Hispanics.

“I really love this country,” Orozco said. “I am doing really well here and it would make me so sad to leave. This is my home.”

[eppur_se_muova]

1. Good for them ! nt

[nadinbrzezinski]

2. Ah Davis and Proposition 97 had the same effect

but none of these people will be able to vote in November. I speak from experience.

[Retrograde]

3. Could you expand on that?

Will the applications not be processed in time to register? Do some states have earlier registrations than others?

[nadinbrzezinski]

4. Immigration moves at their own pace, It took us over a year

to get the interview for the test. It took almost two to get sworn in.