Donald Trump won the presidency partly by promising mass deportations of undocumented immigrants and attacking immigrants with legal status. His early executive actions sought to undermine birthright citizenship and suspend refugee programs, fueling fears among immigrants. Voter concerns about immigration rose sharply ahead of the 2024 election, compounded by Congress's failure to address systemic issues. Trump's methods have become unpopular, leading to calls for a comprehensive immigration bill proposing pathways to residency for 13.7 million individuals with varying legal statuses. Recently, lawmakers have reintroduced the Dignity Act to enact reforms.
Donald Trump won the presidency in part on promises to deport immigrants who have criminal records and lack permanent legal status. His earliest executive orders made clear he wants to attack immigrants with permanent legal status too.
Polling found that immigration was the top issue voters were concerned about heading into the 2024 election, driven partially by the right demonizing immigrants as scapegoats for the country's problems.
Six months into his second term, Trump's chaotic and lawless methods regarding immigration are proving unpopular, with recent polling showing high levels of support for expanding legal immigration.
A coalition of Democratic and Republican members of Congress is reintroducing a comprehensive immigration bill that would create a legal pathway to residency for the 13.7 million people living and working in the U.S.
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