Since 2024, a majority of Republicans say there should be a national effort to deport undocumented immigrants – higher than in prior years | Pew Research Center

June 17, 2025

1. How the U.S. should handle immigrants living in the country illegally

Since 2024, a majority of Republicans say there should be a national effort to deport undocumented immigrants – higher than in prior years

Since 2024, a majority of Republicans say there should be a national effort to deport undocumented immigrants – higher than in prior years

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Since 2024, a majority of Republicans say there should be a national effort to deport undocumented immigrants – higher than in prior years

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1. How the U.S. should handle immigrants living in the country illegally
Majority of Americans say undocumented immigrants should be allowed to stay in the country legally, if requirements are met
Within GOP, support for national deportation effort varies by age, race and ethnicity
Since 2024, a majority of Republicans say there should be a national effort to deport undocumented immigrants – higher than in prior years
Wide partisan gaps on the acceptability of states or religious organizations not aiding federal deportation efforts, deportations to non-origin countries