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Immigration

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December 4, 2023

GOP Widens Lead on Immigration Issue

Illegal immigration is a very serious problem, according to a majority of voters, and the Republican Party leads by 12 points on the issue.

April 7, 2023

GOP Holds Solid Advantage on Immigration

Voters continue to trust Republicans more to handle immigration, an issue where President Joe Biden gets very low ratings.

September 15, 2022

Bussing Illegal Immigrants: 52% Like Abbott’s Move

Most voters approve of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s program to bus illegal immigrants from his border state to “sanctuary cities” like Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.

August 30, 2022

Most Voters Still Rate Biden ‘Poor’ on Immigration

America’s illegal immigration problem is getting worse, most voters still believe, and President Joe Biden’s handling of the issue remains unpopular.

April 25, 2022

Is the Biden Administration Encouraging Illegal Immigration?

Illegal immigration has soared to record levels since President Joe Biden took office, and a majority of voters believe this is not a coincidence.

April 11, 2022

55% Say Illegal Immigration Getting Worse, Blame Biden

Most U.S voters think America’s illegal immigration problem is getting worse, and believe President Joe Biden is doing a poor job of handling of the issue.

February 3, 2022

Voters Want Tough Border Enforcement, Disapprove of Biden Immigration Policy

Most voters believe President Joe Biden’s immigration policy is worse than former President Donald Trump’s policy, and expect the issue to affect the midterm elections in November.

November 8, 2021

Voters Say ‘No’ to Payments for Illegal Immigrants

Two-thirds of voters don’t believe illegal immigrants have a right to sue the U.S. government, and as for settlement payments to families separated at the border, most think the proper amount is zero.

September 29, 2021

Majority Oppose DHS Release of Haitian Migrants, Say Trump's Immigration Policy Was Better

Voters strongly disagree with President Joe Biden administration’s decision to turn loose more than 12,000 Haitian migrants in the United States, and a majority now say former President Donald Trump’s immigration policy was better.

September 22, 2021

52% Rate Biden ‘Poor’ on Immigration

A majority of voters blame President Joe Biden for the migrant crisis at the Mexico border, and rate him “poor” on his handling of immigration. Most voters also give the media poor ratings for their coverage of America’s immigration problems.

May 11, 2021

Two-Thirds of Voters Say Border Problem Is a ‘Crisis,’ Most Blame Biden

While the Biden administration has denied that problems at the southern border are a “crisis,” two-thirds of voters disagree and most say that President Joe Biden’s policies are to blame.

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April 29, 2021

Voters Say ‘No’ to Benefits for Illegal Immigrants

An overwhelming majority of American voters oppose government benefits for illegal immigrants, and most believe the availability of such benefits is a magnet that encourages illegals to enter the country.

March 24, 2021

65% View Border Problem as a National Security Issue

As a surge of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border confronts President Joe Biden with a crisis, more Americans than ever say controlling the border is a matter of national security.

March 22, 2021

Is It a Border Crisis? Two-Thirds Say Yes, and Most Voters Blame Biden

The White House has spent weeks denying that the surge of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border should be called a “crisis,” but two-thirds of voters say it is a crisis.

January 22, 2021

By 2-to-1 Margin, Voters Want Migrant Caravan Stopped at the Border

With another caravan of migrants from Honduras heading north toward the United States, Americans overwhelmingly want the caravan stopped at the U.S. border.

May 6, 2020

Reducing Federal Aid to Sanctuary Communities Is A Party Line Vote

President Trump wants to penalize sanctuary communities in future federal bailout packages. Most Republicans think it’s a good idea; most Democrats don’t.

February 13, 2020

Voters Narrowly Favor Law Allowing Crime Victims to Sue Sanctuary Cities

Voters still aren’t thrilled with the idea of living in a community that protects illegal immigrants from federal authorities. But they support only narrowly a law that would allow victims of crimes by those illegal immigrants to sue sanctuary communities.

January 30, 2020

Most Still Want Tight Border Control, Not Open Borders

Voters still favor tough border control and say it’s too easy to get in and stay in the United States illegally. But they also think illegal immigration is getting a little harder these days.

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September 10, 2019

Most Still Oppose Driver’s Licenses for Illegal Immigrants

Massachusetts legislators are close to voting on whether to join the 13 states that now let illegal immigrants get legal driver’s licenses. While support continues to grow among voters nationally, most still oppose allowing such a policy where they live.

August 9, 2019

Voters Still Worry About Illegal Immigration But Are Divided By The Wall

Voters are even more worried about illegal immigration and question the federal government’s commitment to stopping it. But they also remain closely divided over the need for – and effectiveness of - a southern border wall.