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