A new poll from the New York Times confirms what Washington insiders don’t want to admit: a majority of Americans still support enforcing immigration laws, even as progressive activists and corporate media try to paint it as “too extreme.”
The September 22–27 survey of 1,313 registered voters found that 52 percent back President Donald Trump’s policy of “deporting immigrants living in the United States illegally back to their home countries.” That level of support has held steady since April 2025, despite constant attacks from the left. Opposition remains weak—just 24 percent say they “strongly oppose” deportations, down from April.
Independents lean the same way, with 53 percent in favor and only 25 percent “strongly opposed.” Among Trump’s 2024 voters, support is overwhelming at 95 percent. The policy also garners 62 percent support among white Americans, with nearly half expressing “strong support.” Opposition is highest among women (29 percent), Hispanics (45 percent), and non-white college graduates (36 percent).
The numbers are slightly down from October 2024, when 56 percent backed Trump’s promised deportation policy before the election. Still, the stability of these figures shows that despite relentless pressure from progressive politicians, voters continue to demand a security-first approach at the border and beyond.
The Times itself noted: “A 51 percent majority said the government was mostly deporting people who ‘should be deported.’ And 54 percent of voters said they supported deporting immigrants living in the United States illegally — including nearly 20 percent of Democrats.”
Even with mixed feelings about process—51 percent say Trump’s policies “have gone too far” and a slim majority viewed deportation procedures as “unfair”—the core principle holds: Americans want the law enforced. That tension underscores a truth many in Washington avoid: voters may wish the system looked tidier, but when forced to choose between chaos and order, they choose enforcement.
The takeaway is unmistakable. Despite years of media spin and progressive outrage, the country has not budged on the fundamentals. Enforcing immigration laws is not some fringe idea—it’s a mainstream expectation. And every poll that confirms it is a reminder that border security remains one of the most unshakable pillars of common-sense governance.
