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Record Majority of Americans View Immigration Positively as Support for Deportations Falls

Late-June Gallup data show 85% support citizenship paths for undocumented immigrants, with 62% disapproving of President Trump’s deportation campaign

Overview

  • Gallup’s June 2–26 survey found a record-high 79% of U.S. adults now say immigration is a good thing for the country, up from 64% a year ago.
  • Support for cutting immigration levels dropped from 55% to 30%, and backing for deporting all undocumented immigrants fell from 47% to 38% over the same period.
  • About 85% of respondents favor a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who meet certain requirements, including those brought to the U.S. as children.
  • A majority of Americans (62%) disapprove of President Trump’s handling of immigration, reflecting growing unease with intensified ICE raids detaining even green card holders.
  • A Cygnal poll conducted July 1–2 shows strong support for mass deportations among Hispanic voters jumped 11 points to 50%.