Nearly 80% of Americans Think Immigration is Good, Gallup Poll Shows

Latest

farmworker support
Supporters of farmworkers rounded up by ICE in raid on Ventura County Farms. Photo/Facebook, California Faculty Association in L,A.

“The eight-point increase in support for giving immigrants living in the U.S. illegally the chance to become U.S. citizens reflects increased support from all party groups, with the biggest gain among Republicans (up 13 points to 59%).” (Gallop Poll)

This article originally appeared at scheerpost.com here.

A new Gallup poll shows a dramatic shift in Americans’ perception of immigrants, with nearly 80% of U.S. adults saying immigration is “good” for the country. Compared to data from 2024, this marks an increase from 64% last year, with views of immigration being “bad” for the U.S. dropping from 32%.

According to an AP News report, “During Democratic President Joe Biden’s term in office, negative views of immigration had increased markedly, reaching a high point in the months before Trump, a Republican, took office.”

A vast majority of Americans “favor a pathway to citizenship for immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children,” with 85% of adults approving this.

Raid on farmworkers
Federal raid at Ventura County Farm. Photo/screenshot, KTLA.com Video.

Despite Trump’s clear immigration strategy, which has seen mass unrest across the country in the last few months, the shift in perception comes mainly from Republicans and independents. According to Gallup, “the eight-point increase in support for giving immigrants living in the U.S. illegally the chance to become U.S. citizens reflects increased support from all party groups, with the biggest gain among Republicans (up 13 points to 59%).”

Most Americans disapprove of Trump’s strategy of dealing with immigration as well, with 62% of adults expressing disapproval and only 35% approve.

The Gallup report also demonstrated a decrease in support for immigration enforcement, with support for increasing the number of Border Patrol agents down 17 points to 59%, from 76% a year ago. Support for deporting all undocumented immigrants is also down from 47% last year to 38%.

You can make a donation to Scheer PayPal or subscribe at Patreon.

+ Articles by this author

Diego Ramos, ScheerPost managing editor and New York bureau chief, is a journalist from Queens, NY. He graduated from the University of Southern California in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He has previously worked at BuzzFeed News and was managing editor of Annenberg News at USC. He’s covered and researched myriad topics including war, politics and sports.

Free to republish but please credit the People's Tribune. Visit us at www.peoplestribune.org, email peoplestribune@gmail.com, or call 773-486-3551.

The People’s Tribune brings you articles written by individuals or organizations, along with our own reporting. Bylined articles reflect the views of the authors. Unsigned articles reflect the views of the editorial board. Please credit the source when sharing: ©2024 peoplestribune.org. Please donate to help us keep bringing you voices of the movement. Click here. We’re all volunteer, no paid staff.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Featured

Gazans Demand ‘Agency, Memory and Hope’

The true number of dead and missing in Gaza may be around 500,000. Another 500,000 face starvation. Palestinians say if there is to be peace, it must begin with respect for their voices, their rights and their humanity.

Trump’s Immigration Theater Ignores Whose Land ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Is

The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma joined Florida tribes in protesting "Alligator Alcatraz. The tribe says it insults their ancestral homeland and threatens ecosystem.

Why Did Flash Floods in Texas Bring Such Death & Destruction?

Some lives could have been saved with better local warnings in the recent flood in TX, but federal government cuts to FEMA, National Weather Service and NOAA are leaving communities ill-prepared for disasters.

Farmworker in Critical Condition After Fall During California ICE Raid

A farmworker was critically injured during a California ICE raid after he fell from a greenhouse roof where he was hiding.

Winners and Losers in Trump’s ‘Ugly Bill’

Winners and losers: The greatest upward transfer of wealth in U.S. history cut Medicaid, SNAP, and other necessities to give massive tax breaks to billionaires.

More from the People's Tribune