Americans’ Views of Deportations
Most say arrests of immigrants living in the U.S. illegally should be allowed at protests or in homes, but not at places of worship or schools.
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Key facts about Asians in the U.S.
The number of Asian Americans grew from 11.9 million in 2000 to 24.8 million in 2023.
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Latinos worry more than other U.S. adults about deportations
About four-in-ten (42%) Hispanic adults say they worry that they or someone close to them could be deported.
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Trump’s Job Rating Drops, Key Policies Draw Majority Disapproval as He Nears 100 Days
Trump’s approval rating stands at 40%, and Americans mostly disapprove of his tariffs and government cuts.
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42% of U.S. adults expect deportations to lead to higher food prices in their area
A majority of Democrats (64%) expect costs to go up as a result of deportations, while 19% of Republicans share this view.
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How Americans feel about making English the official language of the U.S.
About half of U.S. adults (51%) say it is extremely or very important for the U.S. to make English its official language.
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Key facts about the U.S. Black population
Utah experienced the fastest growth in its Black population between 2010 and 2023, with an increase of 89%.
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Americans lean toward keeping legal immigration steady, see high-skilled workers as a priority
About four-in-ten Americans (42%) say highly skilled workers should be given top priority to legally immigrate to the U.S.
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Striking findings from 2024
Here’s a look back at 2024 through 14 of our most striking research findings.
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Most Americans say undocumented immigrants should be able to stay legally under certain conditions
Among those who support mass deportations, 43% also say undocumented immigrants should have a way to stay in the country legally.
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What Trump supporters believe and expect
The economy was the most important issue for Trump voters this year; 93% of his supporters said it was very important to their vote.
