Trump and Harris Supporters Differ on Mass Deportations but Favor Border Security, High-Skilled Immigration

Survey shows wide differences and common ground on immigration policy among registered voters who support Donald Trump and Kamala Harris .

Nearly nine -in-ten Trump supporters ( 88% ) favor mass deportations of immigrants living in the country illegally.

On other immigration issues, Trump and Harris supporters share more common ground: Improving border security is supported by large majorities of both Trump supporters.

For Trump supporters, 82% say immigration is very important to their vote in the 2024 presidential election, trailing only the economy in importance.

Just 39% of Harris supporters say issue of immigration is important to vote this year .

Immigration to U.S. has rebounded from pandemic-era lows in 2023 , a return to pre-pandemic levels.

A majority of voters say immigrants living in the U.S. illegally should not be eligible for public assistance.

Unauthorized immigrants are ineligible for most federally funded public benefits.

Harris supporters are more likely than Trump supporters to say immigrants live in the country legally improve the economy, science and technological innovation.