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Publication Date
Spring 4-14-2026
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1-4
Abstract
Trust in government refers to individuals’ willingness to place confidence in governing institutions. This research brief examines whether new arrivals trust government both in their countries of origin and in the City of Chicago. Using descriptive statistics from the 2025 New Arrivals/Asylum Seeker Survey Project, the study compares reported levels of trust across these two contexts. The findings show that most respondents distrusted governments in their countries of origin—suggesting distrust as a key push factor—while expressing substantially higher trust in Chicago’s government, highlighting the city’s role as a sanctuary city.
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Wood, Connor W.; Bullock, Anna E.; and Paredes, Cristian L.. New Arrivals Trust in Government in Country of Origin and Chicago. , , : 1-4, 2026. Retrieved from Loyola eCommons, Sociology: Faculty Publications and Other Works,
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Connor W. Wood, Anna E. Bullock, and Cristian L. Paredes. 2026. “New Arrivals Trust in Government in Country of Origin and Chicago.” Loyola University Chicago, Sociology Training and Research Lab: STAR Research Brief 1.