Overview

• Multiple polls indicate that over 50% of Americans now support deporting all undocumented immigrants, a significant increase from prior years.
• Public opinion on immigration has become more restrictive since Donald Trump first took office, with rising support for reducing both legal and illegal immigration levels.
• While a majority of Americans favor deporting individuals convicted of violent crimes, only about 40% support deporting undocumented immigrants without criminal records.
• Most Americans strongly oppose immigration enforcement actions in sensitive locations like schools and churches, with around 60% against such measures.
• Border security remains a high priority for many, with 50% of respondents ranking it as a top issue, though opinions diverge on the scale and methods of enforcement.