Overview

• President Trump's net approval rating on immigration has dropped from +18 in mid-March to +10 in April, according to Echelon Insights polling.
• A majority of Americans, 56%, still support deporting all undocumented immigrants, a significant increase from 38% in 2016.
• The Trump administration faces criticism for defying a Supreme Court order to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident wrongly deported to El Salvador.
• Public opinion is shifting as legal controversies, including deportations without due process, raise concerns about the administration's immigration policies.
• Immigration remains one of Trump's strongest issues, but recent surveys indicate growing dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy and tariffs, potentially impacting his overall approval.