People who are in the United States illegally and have committed violent crimes should be deported
Democrats82%
Republicans94%
Independents82%
Source: The Economist/YouGov, Feb. 3, 2026
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
Deporting Criminals in the U.S. Illegally
The Economist/YouGov, Feb. 3, 2026
Details
| Question | Do you think that in general, 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, January 30 - February 2, 2026 |
| Interview Period | Jan. 30, 2026 to Feb. 2, 2026 |
| Sample Size | 1,672 |
| Policy Context | When this poll was conducted in early February 2026, 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, Nov. 24, 2025 | 87% | 94% | 84% | |
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% | - |