The percentage of Hispanic voters that strongly support deportations of people in the U.S. illegally rose by 11 percent in two months, according to a new poll.

The poll found that more than 60 percent of all voters now support deportation of undocumented migrants, with Hispanic voters showing a notable uptick. In contrast, 34.7 percent opposed deportations, and four percent were unsure. Among Hispanic voters, 50 percent supported deportations and 48 percent opposed. There was a seven percent increase in overall support since May among this demographic, with an 11 percent rise among those who said they “strongly support” the policy. Among Black voters, 53 percent supported deportations, while 37 percent opposed. Overall support among this demographic increased by three percent since May. Meanwhile, support among White voters was 65 percent, while 31 percent opposed. Overall support fell by three percent since May.

  • Kickforce@lemmy.wtf
    4·
    3 months ago

    You mean illegal migrants get deported less than legal ones because they’re harder to find?

    • Tb0n3@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      11·
      3 months ago

      I’m merely stating that when you work hard to do something the right way, seeing somebody get what you got by breaking the law is frustrating. It’s human nature.