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William P. Davis

This poll is a rare look at the experiences and opinions of U.S. immigrants of different backgrounds and legal status, at a time when federal policy is changing.

William P. Davis

Pollsters infrequently focus on immigrants. The work is time-intensive and expensive because of language barriers and the challenge of efficiently identifying and reaching them.

William P. Davis

The poll found that immigrants of all statuses — naturalized citizens, legal residents and the undocumented — have become more fearful since President Trump was re-elected.

William P. Davis

That finding was also reflected in the fact that it was more difficult to speak with immigrants now than it was the last time KFF, our partner in the poll, conducted a similar survey.

William P. Davis

But the poll also found that most people said that they would still make the same decision to immigrate to the U.S. and were optimistic about achieving the American dream.

William P. Davis

And the poll also showed support for parts of Trump’s immigration policy, such as his handling of border security, even as fewer approve of the tactics used to carry out raids.

Ceylan Yeğinsu

Cruise travel has hit record demand with all-inclusive vacations marketed as safe, high-value and family-friendly. But what happens when a crime is committed at sea?

Ceylan Yeğinsu

Of the crimes that ships must report to the F.B.I., sexual assault is the most prevalent. The absence of independent law enforcement in international waters makes reporting crimes challenging.

Ceylan Yeğinsu

Ships have private security teams employed by the cruise line, but lack of oversight can lead to botched investigations, causing most accusers to settle instead of pursuing their cases.

Ceylan Yeğinsu

I reviewed dozens of lawsuits and interviewed lawyers, experts and former employees. I saw themes: unprocessed rape kits, crime-scene contamination, inadequate evidence-gathering and witnesses who weren’t interviewed.

Ceylan Yeğinsu

Many accusers found that the rights and protections they have on land do not always apply on a cruise ship, leading to many cases going unreported.