Hispanic Support For Donald Trump's Deportations Surges
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Support for President Donald Trump's deportations has surged among Hispanic voters in the space of two months, according to a new poll.
The survey, conducted by polling firm Cygnal between July 1 and 2, revealed that the percentage of Hispanic voters that strongly support the deportation of people in the United States illegally rose by 11 percent between May and July 2025.
The poll was conducted on 1,500 people and had a margin of error of +/- 2.51 percent.
People deported from the United States disembark a flight in Guatemala City in June.
People deported from the United States disembark a flight in Guatemala City in June.
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Why It Matters
The findings come after the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has carried out numerous raids and deportations across the country in recent months.
In addition to people living in the country without legal status, immigrants with valid documentation, including green cards and visas, have been detained. Newsweek has revealed dozens of cases involving green card holders and applicants who were swept up in the ICE raids.
Trump has also pledged to carry out the largest mass deportation operation in U.S. history to tackle illegal immigration and strengthen border security.
What To Know
The poll found that more than 60 percent of all voters now support deportation of undocumented migrants, with Hispanic voters showing a notable uptick. In contrast, 34.7 percent opposed deportations, and four percent were unsure.
Among Hispanic voters, 50 percent supported deportations and 48 percent opposed. There was a seven percent increase in overall support since May among this demographic, with an 11 percent rise among those who said they "strongly support" the policy.
Among Black voters, 53 percent supported deportations, while 37 percent opposed. Overall support among this demographic increased by three percent since May.
Meanwhile, support among White voters was 65 percent, while 31 percent opposed. Overall support fell by three percent since May.
What People Are Saying
The Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told Newsweek previously:"We encourage all illegal aliens to take control of their departure with the CBP Home App. The United States is offering illegal aliens $1,000 and a free flight to self-deport now. We encourage every person here illegally to take advantage of this offer and reserve the chance to come back to the U.S. the right legal way to live the American dream. If not, you will be arrested and deported without a chance to return."
Rebecca Shi, CEO of the American Business Immigration Coalition, said on June 17: "We need Congress and the administration to go further with real solutions, and that's work visas for people who've lived, worked, and pay taxes here."
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