Americans Have Mixed to Negative Views of Trump Administration Immigration Actions
The public is split over local law enforcement helping deportation efforts, and majorities disapprove of suspending asylum applications.
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Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship draws more disapproval than approval
Overall, 56% of U.S. adults disapprove of Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship, while 43% approve.
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What Americans think about Trump’s immigration actions early in his second term
Nearly six-in-ten Americans (59%) say they approve of Trump increasing efforts to deport people who are living in the U.S. illegally.
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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.
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Most U.S. voters say immigrants – no matter their legal status – mostly take jobs citizens don’t want
Three-quarters of voters say undocumented immigrants fill jobs citizens don’t want, while 61% say the same of legal immigrants.
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Why Asian Immigrants Come to the U.S. and How They View Life Here
Most say they’d move to the U.S. again if they could and cite a good comparative standard of living. But 59% also see major issues with the immigration system.
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Migrant encounters at U.S.-Mexico border have fallen sharply in 2024
The monthly number of U.S. Border Patrol encounters with migrants crossing from Mexico has plummeted in 2024 from 2023’s record high.
