Majority of Hispanics Now Favor Mass Deportation

A recent CBS News/YouGov poll has revealed a surprising shift in opinions among Hispanic voters regarding the deportation of undocumented immigrants living in the United States. The poll found that a majority of Hispanic respondents now support the implementation of a new national program aimed at deporting all undocumented immigrants currently residing in the country illegally.

The survey, conducted between June 5 and 7, polled 1,615 registered voters and has a margin of error of 3.8 points. Overall, 62 percent of registered voters expressed support for the mass deportation program, while 38 percent opposed it.

Notably, the poll highlighted significant support for mass deportation among Hispanic voters, with 53 percent in favor and 47 percent opposed. This marks a notable shift, as Hispanic communities have traditionally been viewed as more sympathetic towards undocumented immigrants due to cultural and familial ties.

White respondents showed even higher support for mass deportation, with 67 percent in favor and 33 percent against. Among Black respondents, the poll found that 47 percent supported mass deportation, while 53 percent opposed it.

The findings align with other recent polls indicating widespread support for mass deportation across various demographics. An Axios poll published in April found that 45 percent of Latinos were in favor of such measures, reflecting a broader trend of increasing support for stricter immigration enforcement among the American populace.

The poll results suggest significant backing for former President Donald Trump’s proposed immigration policies, including his plan to initiate the largest deportation operation in U.S. history if he is re-elected in November. Trump’s hardline stance on immigration has consistently resonated with a substantial segment of the electorate, and these new findings indicate that his approach may have growing appeal among Hispanic voters as well.

Thomas Gift, an associate professor of political science and director of the Centre on U.S. Politics at University College London, commented on the findings. He noted that while many Americans profess to support mass deportation in principle, the practical implementation of such a program would likely face significant opposition.

“Showing papers on demand, racial profiling, and a huge increase in the number and scale of ICE raids are all potential consequences of a mass deportation program,” Gift explained. “The polling reflects just how dissatisfied American voters are with the failure of both Republicans and Democrats to secure the border. Immigration is again surging to the top of the ‘most important problem’ list because Washington has shown itself completely ill-equipped to execute common-sense immigration enforcement.”

The recent CBS News/YouGov poll underscores a significant shift in public opinion, with a majority of Hispanic voters now favoring mass deportation of undocumented immigrants. This trend indicates growing support for stricter immigration policies and highlights the evolving political landscape as the 2024 presidential election approaches.