Poll reveals how AAPI adults are being affected by Trump's immigration crackdown
Summary
A new poll shows that many Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) adults and their communities have been affected by stricter immigration policies under President Trump's administration. About half say they or someone they know faced detention, deportation, or changed travel and daily routines due to immigration concerns, and many believe the U.S. is no longer a great place for immigrants.Key Facts
- Approximately half of AAPI adults report they or someone they know have been detained or deported, started carrying immigration or citizenship proof, or changed travel plans in the past year.
- About 60% of AAPI adults think the U.S. used to be a great country for immigrants but is not anymore.
- Only 30% of AAPI adults say the U.S. is still a great place for immigrants.
- AAPI adults are one of the fastest-growing groups in the U.S., with most born outside the country.
- Some legal immigrants have been affected by policies raising visa fees or blocking applications from certain countries, though courts recently rejected some of these policies.
- Many immigrants, including legal residents, now carry documentation more regularly due to fear of enforcement.
- Some international students in AAPI communities are delaying visits to family abroad over visa concerns.
- South Asian adults in the U.S. are more likely than other AAPI groups to carry proof of legal status and feel their status is under question.
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