American Attitudes Towards Birthright Citizenship and Immigration Policies
NPR/Ipsos poll finds majority of Americans against ending birthright citizenship, despite support for other parts of White House immigration crackdown. Public opinion on Trump's hardline immigration policies remains stable, with subtle signs of softening. Some Americans are having second thoughts about Trump's high-profile crackdown on immigrants, expressing concern about due process and constitutionality.
Key Points
- Majority of Americans oppose ending birthright citizenship
- Support for mass deportation remains divided
- Some Americans express concerns about due process and constitutionality
Pros
- Stable public attitudes towards Trump's hardline immigration policies
- Majority of Americans against ending birthright citizenship
- Some softening in support for certain policies since January
Cons
- Concerns about due process and constitutionality of Trump's immigration crackdown
- Real people and families being affected by deportation actions
- Erosion of fundamental rights for immigrants without legal status