US seen as no longer welcoming to immigrants in new poll
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Updated · The Guardian · May 6
US seen as no longer welcoming to immigrants in new poll
10 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 6
The AP-NORC survey found only a quarter still see the US as welcoming, while one-third said they or someone they knew was affected by the crackdown.
Among Hispanic adults, about 60% reported personal impact and nearly half said they now carry proof of citizenship or legal status for fear of detention or deportation.
The findings come 14 months after Trump returned to office and expanded deportation efforts, as courts and the Supreme Court weigh his bid to restrict birthright citizenship.
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From 685,000 Deportations to Supreme Court Showdown: Immigration Enforcement and Its Social Fallout (2023–2026)
Overview
Between 2023 and 2026, the Trump administration sharply increased immigration enforcement, leading to a surge in deportations and the revival of family detention with harsh conditions. This enforcement included military-style operations in major cities, causing community disruption and economic decline. Oversight of detention deteriorated, contributing to a record number of deaths in ICE custody. Concurrently, President Trump challenged birthright citizenship through an executive order, sparking legal battles that reached the Supreme Court amid deep public and political division. Public opinion on immigration enforcement remains highly polarized, while Congress allocates massive funding to ICE despite calls for reform. These policies have intensified social fractures, strained the asylum system, and fueled ongoing national and international tensions.