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Voters Support Progressive Policy Alternatives to Trump’s Immigration Agenda

Release Date: 2025-05-29
Media: Data for Progress
Summary: A May 2025 survey by Data for Progress reveals that U.S. voters broadly reject the Trump administration’s harsh immigration policies and instead support humane, progressive alternatives. Majorities favor pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have lived in the U.S. for over ten years, were brought as children, or are essential workers. Voters also support hiring more immigration judges and asylum officers, preventing the deportation of U.S. citizens to El Salvador, penalizing immigration officers who abuse their authority, and requiring clear identification of enforcement personnel.

When asked who should have the authority to deport individuals, voters overwhelmingly prefer immigration judges, with less support for the president or secretary of state. Most oppose granting deportation authority to the secretary of state, citing concerns about political misuse of power.

Overall, the findings highlight that voters favor immigration policies rooted in justice, due process, and accountability, and they express concern about executive overreach and lack of legal representation in the deportation process.
Tags: United States of America

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