People who are in the United States illegally and have committed violent crimes should be deported
Democrats87%
Republicans94%
Independents84%
Source: The Economist/YouGov, Nov. 24, 2025
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
Deporting Criminals in the U.S. Illegally
The Economist/YouGov, Nov. 24, 2025
Details
| Question | Do you think the following types of people who are in the United States illegally should or should not be deported? |
| Item | People who have committed violent crimes |
| Response | Should be deported |
| Poll Main Page | The Economist/YouGov Poll, Nov. 24, 2025 |
| Interview Period | Nov. 21, 2025 to Nov. 24, 2025 |
| Sample Size | 1,677 |
| Policy Context | When this poll was conducted in November 2025, U.S. law said that illegal immigrants who have committed violent crimes are deportable. At the time, the second Trump administration had increased enforcement of immigration laws since taking office in early 2025. |
Other poll results on Deporting Criminals in the U.S. Illegally
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Position | Dem. | Rep. | Ind. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
People who are in the United States illegally and have committed violent crimes should be deported The Economist/YouGov, Jun. 10, 2025 | 83% | 93% | 84% | |
Immigrants living in the U.S. illegally who have committed violent crimes should be deported Pew Research, Mar. 26, 2025 | 97% | 97% | - |