Summary
A new Gallup poll shows that more people in the US now see immigration as a positive thing compared to last year. Support for deporting undocumented immigrants and expanding the US-Mexico border wall has decreased.
Key Facts
- A Gallup poll shows 79% of Americans think immigration is good for the country, up 15 points from last year.
- Support among Republicans for immigration rose to 64%, up from 39% in 2024.
- Only 38% of people support deporting all undocumented immigrants, down from 47% last year.
- Support for expanding the US-Mexico border wall is now at 45%, down eight points.
- The survey included 1,402 US adults and took place in June.
- 62% of respondents disapprove of Trump's immigration policies, while 36% approve.
- The poll indicates a shift in public opinion towards supporting pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
