  This research adds to the expanding field of data-driven analysis, scientific
modeling, and forecasting on the impact of having access to the Internet and
IoT on the general US population regarding immigrants and immigration policies.
More specifically, this research focuses on the public opinion of undocumented
immigrants in the United States and having access to the Internet in their
local settings. The term Undocumented Immigrants refers to those who live in
the United States without legal papers, documents, or visas. Undocumented
immigrants may have come into the country unlawfully or with valid
documentation, but their legal status has expired. Using the 2020 American
National Election Studies (ANES) time series dataset, I investigated the
relationship between internet access (A2I) and public perception of
undocumented immigrants. According to my research and analysis, increasing
internet access among non-Hispanic whites with at least a bachelors degree with
an annual household income of less than 99K is more likely to oppose the
deportation of undocumented immigrants and separating unaccompanied children
from their families in borderland areas. The individuals with substantial
Republican political ideology exhibit significantly lower opposing effects in
deporting undocumented immigrants or separating unaccompanied children from
their families. The evidence from multiple statistical models is resilient to a
variety of factors. The findings show that increased internet access may
improve undocumented immigrants social integration and acceptability. During
health emergencies, it may be especially beneficial to make them feel safe,
included, and supported in their local settings.
