For many Americans, Trump's immigration crackdown is personal, new poll shows
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Federal agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection walk along West Wacker Drive in the Loop, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Chicago. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP) WASHINGTON (AP) — Most U.S. adults say the United States is no longer a great place for immigrants, according to a new AP-NORC poll, as about one-third of Americans report knowing someone impacted by the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement.
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Main Idea: A new poll finds that many Americans think Trump’s immigration crackdown has made the U.S. less welcoming to immigrants, and many say it has affected people they know.
Key Points:
- The AP-NORC poll found about 6 in 10 U.S. adults say the country used to be a great place for immigrants but is not anymore.
- About one-third of adults, and more than half of Hispanic adults, say they or someone they know have changed daily life because of immigration enforcement.
- Many people report carrying proof of citizenship or immigration status, changing travel plans, or avoiding work, school, or leaving home.
- The poll also shows broad support for birthright citizenship, even as President Donald Trump pushes to restrict it and the Supreme Court weighs the issue.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
ICE and CBP crackdowns may push immigrant families to carry papers, change travel, and avoid work, school, or errands, which can hurt local businesses and community life.
Positive Impact
Some voters may see tighter enforcement as a way to support border control and citizenship rules, though the article shows wide public disagreement.
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