Harvard Poll: 77% Support Deporting Criminal Migrants
New Harvard Harris poll shows strong public support for deporting illegal immigrants who commit crimes.
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A new Harvard Harris poll reveals strong public support for deporting illegal immigrants who have committed crimes. According to the survey, 77% of registered voters support deporting immigrants who are here illegally and have committed crimes. The poll, conducted between September 26 and 28, surveyed 2,200 registered voters.
Support for Immigration Enforcement
Additionally, 51% of respondents support allowing federal immigration authorities to access information on low-income families, including sharing personal data from Medicaid and SNAP recipients, and tax statements filed by immigrants. Fifty percent also support giving immigration officers the power to deny green cards to those using public benefits.
The survey did not ask for support for deporting all migrants, despite having asked that question in prior surveys. A September poll by Politico showed a modest divide among Trump’s 2024 supporters, with roughly 14% of MAGA supporters and 31% of non-Trump supporters indicating that Trump’s deportation campaign is too aggressive.
Public Opinion and Deportation Views
The poll, based on a mid-September online survey of 2,064 random adults, prodded respondents to oppose deportations by asking them to provide reasons why ‘people’ should not be deported. As a result, only 55% of respondents backed the deportation of people convicted of serious violent or sexual offenses, which is significantly lower than the 77% reported by Harvard Harris.
White House Response and Immigration Impact
A White House spokesperson criticized Politico for skewing data, stating that the American people sent President Trump back to the White House to stop the invasion of the country and deport millions of illegal aliens. The poll also noted that Trump’s success in blocking illegal migration, his removal of roughly 2 million migrants, and growing concerns about other issues have reduced the urgency of the migration issue for most Americans.
Only 12% of GOP voters described migration as their most important personal issue, behind inflation and the repair of American merit culture. While wages are rising and housing costs are dipping, inflation remains a concern due to Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: Breitbart
