Public Opinion on President Trump's Immigration Policies

SOURCE www.npr.org
Americans are divided on President Trump's immigration crackdown, with growing approval for restrictions but opposition to more extreme measures like detaining migrants at Guantánamo Bay and ending birthright citizenship. Support for building a wall has increased over time, but backing for DREAMers has declined.

Key Points

  • Americans are divided on President Trump's immigration policies
  • Republican voters are more concerned about immigration than Democrats
  • Support for building a wall has increased over time
  • Opposition to extreme measures like ending birthright citizenship and detaining migrants at Guantánamo Bay
  • Decline in support for DREAMers receiving legal status

Pros

  • Growing approval for restrictions on immigration
  • Increased support for building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border

Cons

  • Opposition to extreme measures like detaining migrants at Guantánamo Bay and ending birthright citizenship
  • Decline in support for DREAMers receiving legal status