Poll Results

YES: 83% | NO: 17%

We recently asked our readers:

“Do you support the effort to deport illegal immigrants?”

This question speaks to one of the most persistent and debated policy issues in the United States: how to manage illegal immigration and enforce immigration law. It raises questions about fairness, resources, public safety, national identity, and the role of federal enforcement agencies.

Why This Matters

The U.S. immigration system is complex, and the country continues to face high numbers of unauthorized border crossings. In response, many officials and voters have called for stronger enforcement — including the removal of individuals who entered or remained in the country unlawfully.

Others argue that mass deportation policies can be disruptive, inhumane, or ineffective. This poll aims to capture where public sentiment currently stands.

Arguments from Those Who Said “Yes – I Support Deporting Illegals”

• Rule of Law Matters:
  Supporters believe that allowing people to remain in the country after entering illegally undermines the rule of law and weakens national sovereignty.
• Public Safety & Resources:
  Deportation, they argue, helps reduce crime, drug trafficking, and gang activity, while easing the strain on schools, hospitals, and housing systems.
• Fairness to Legal Immigrants:
  Those who follow the legal immigration process — often waiting years — should not be put at a disadvantage compared to those who bypass the system.
• Deterrence Factor:
  Strong enforcement, including deportation, is seen as a necessary deterrent to discourage future illegal entry.
• Restoring Order at the Border:
  Many view deportation as a key step in regaining control of the southern border, particularly in high-traffic or overwhelmed regions.

Arguments from Those Who Said “No – I Don’t Support Deportation”

• Humanitarian Concerns:
  Opponents worry that deportation can separate families, harm vulnerable individuals, and overlook the circumstances that led people to enter the U.S. in the first place.
• Economic Impact:
  Some argue that undocumented workers fill important jobs in agriculture, construction, and services — and that sudden mass deportations could disrupt local economies.
• Focus on Pathways, Not Punishment:
  Critics believe the system should prioritize earned legal status, especially for those who have lived in the U.S. peacefully for years, rather than rely on removals.
• Limited Enforcement Resources:
  Immigration enforcement agencies have finite resources. Opponents believe efforts should focus on serious criminal offenders, not broad-based deportation.
• Moral & Global Responsibility:
  Some say that as a nation built by immigrants, the U.S. has a responsibility to balance enforcement with compassion, particularly for those fleeing violence or poverty.

Conclusion

According to this poll, a strong majority of respondents support the effort to deport illegal immigrants. For many, it’s seen as a matter of national security, fairness, and upholding the law — while others raise valid concerns about ethics, economics, and long-term solutions.

As immigration remains a central topic in national and local policy debates, public opinion will continue to shape the direction of enforcement and reform efforts.