About half of Americans now view illegal immigration as a very big problem in the country

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June 20, 2023

Americans remain critical of government’s handling of situation at U.S.-Mexico border

About half of Americans now view illegal immigration as a very big problem in the country

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About half of Americans now view illegal immigration as a very big problem in the country

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Americans remain critical of government’s handling of situation at U.S.-Mexico border
Just 23% of Americans say government is doing a good job at U.S.-Mexico border
Majorities of Republicans, Democrats give negative ratings of government’s job at the U.S.-Mexico border
Requiring asylum applications before travel, increasing staffing and resources top public’s list for how U.S. should deal with the border situation
Majorities in both parties support boosting resources, providing safe conditions for migrants at the border

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