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(Gallup)Americans' Support for Immigration Down, Still Strong

Release Date
2026-07-09
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Gallup
Summary
A June 2026 Gallup survey found that 73% of Americans believe immigration is a good thing for the United States. Although this is down from the record high of 79% in 2025, it remains well above the long-term average. The decline was driven mainly by Republicans, while Democrats continued to express overwhelmingly positive views and independents also remained largely supportive.

Most Americans believe that legal immigration benefits the economy by filling labor shortages caused by an aging population, supplying workers for lower-wage jobs, increasing tax revenue, and strengthening the science and technology workforce. However, many remain concerned about the effects of immigration on housing affordability and job opportunities for U.S.-born workers.

Public opinion on overall immigration levels is divided, with the largest share favoring current immigration levels, while similar proportions support either increasing or decreasing them. Compared with 2024, support for reducing immigration has fallen significantly, and support for increasing immigration has rebounded close to its historic high.

The survey also found strong bipartisan support for providing pathways to citizenship for immigrants who entered the United States illegally as children and, to a lesser extent, for undocumented immigrants more generally if they meet certain requirements. In contrast, most Americans oppose mass deportations and banning sanctuary cities, while opinion on expanding the Border Patrol is evenly split. Overall, the findings suggest that Americans continue to recognize the economic and social benefits of immigration while favoring a balanced approach that combines effective immigration management with opportunities for legal integration rather than relying primarily on strict enforcement measures.
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