Poll finds majority of Americans backing deportation of illegals amid SCOTUS blocking Trump's enforcement efforts
By avagrace // 2025-05-25
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  • A majority of American voters (63.5 percent) favor deporting illegal immigrants, with bipartisan backing from Republicans (90 percent), independents (61 percent) and even significant portions of minority voters (50 percent of Black respondents, 43 percent of Hispanics).
  • The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked President Trump's use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport gang members, requiring due process for deportees. This has intensified debates over immigration enforcement.
  • Lower courts have halted deportation efforts, while Trump's administration promotes voluntary departures with financial incentives – a cost-saving but controversial alternative.
  • Polls indicate growing support for stricter immigration policies, driven by economic and security concerns, with 83 percent backing deportations of violent criminals.
  • Immigration enforcement is a key voter issue, with swing voters (66 percent support) likely influencing midterm elections. Candidates aligning with enforcement priorities may gain an advantage.
A sweeping majority of American voters – 63.5 percent – support the expulsion of illegal immigrants, according to a new survey of likely 2026 midterm election voters. The survey, conducted by Cygnal from May 6 to 8, reveals that nearly two-thirds of voters favor removing those residing in the U.S. unlawfully. Only 30.8 percent oppose deportation, while 5.8 percent remain undecided. Support cuts across party lines, though Republicans lead at 90 percent – including 71 percent who "strongly" endorse removals. Independents align closely with the national average at 61 percent, while Democrats remain the primary opposition. Only 55 percent of Democrat voters reject deportation, with only 27 percent in favor. Crucially, swing voters side with enforcement by a 66 percent margin, suggesting immigration could sway midterm elections. The Cygnal poll also found that contrary to conventional political narratives, significant portions of minority voters back deportation. Half of Black respondents and 43 percent of Hispanics support returning illegal immigrants to their home countries. The figures reveal nuanced priorities around rule of law and economic competition. They also reflect a hardening stance since earlier polls, with economic anxieties and national security concerns driving the shift. (Related: POLL: Majority of Americans support the mass deportation of illegal immigrants.)

White House and SCOTUS face off on deportations

The poll also coincided with a legal standoff between the executive and the judiciary. The U.S. Supreme Court blocked President Donald Trump's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to carry out deportations of gang members and criminal aliens. The high court ruled that while the statute remains valid, deportees must first have legal recourse to challenge their removals. The ruling temporarily halted the expulsion of Venezuelan gang members in Texas, prompting Trump to lambast the justices on social media. Lower courts have further complicated enforcement, however. Given judicial roadblocks, the administration has incentivized voluntary departures. The Department of Homeland Security now offers stipends and travel assistance to illegal immigrants who leave willingly, estimating a 70 percent cost reduction compared to forced removals. Early results show promise, including a Honduran national who flew home from Chicago under the program. While officials argue it's a humane, fiscally responsible solution, critics call it a surrender to lax enforcement. Meanwhile, public opinion has grown increasingly enforcement-focused since the 2010s. Polls have consistently showing majority support for deporting violent criminals – as high as 83 percent in a January survey by the Associated Press and the University of Chicago's National Opinion Research Center Amid legal and ideological battles, the numbers are unambiguous: most Americans want illegal immigration curtailed. With bipartisan backing among key demographics, including swing voters and minority groups, the data underscores a growing public demand for stricter border policies. Follow InvasionUSA.news for more stories about the ongoing illegal immigration happening in America. Watch President Donald Trump teasing a self-deportation program to incentivize legal immigration in this clip. This video is from the NewsClips channel on Brighteon.com.

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