Separation over Immigration in the Latino Community

Abstract

This paper goes over the rising anti-immigrant sentiments in the Latino community that has become increasingly apparent after the 2024 election. Through social identity theory and crimmigration theory, I examine why these sentiments have arisen, along with an elaboration of what historical events have contributed to the rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric in recent years.  The paper overall highlights that Latino immigrants, in an effort for self-preservation and stability, are separating themselves from the broader Latino community and have created a group of Latino immigrants who support anti-immigrant policies.