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Trump Administration Deportation Tactics Draw Growing Criticism
Just over half of adults in the United States believe the Trump administration is doing “too much” in terms of deporting immigrants from the country. In a recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, 53 percent of respondents in a poll conducted held this view. Meanwhile, 36 percent said that U.S. President Donald Trump was doing “about the right amount,” and 10 percent believed he was not doing enough.
Half of Legal Immigrants Fear Deportation in the U.S.
Following the recent shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., allegedly carried out by an Afghan national, the Trump administration has announced new measures aimed at tightening entry and residency policies for certain foreign nationals. This and other measures taken by the Trump administration have led to more than half of immigrants in the U.S. worrying that they or a family member may experience detainment or even deportation.
Who Is Granted Asylum in the United States? (2024)
Following the November 26, 2025 shooting that claimed the life of a National Guard member in Washington D.C., the Trump administration announced that it would be halting all asylum decisions and paused issuing visas for people travelling on Afghan passports.
The Most Common Origins of Immigrants
Here is a world map showing the most common origins of immigrants by country, based on data from the United Nations Population Division. The map reveals some prolific immigrant nations as well as the influence that conflict and economic collapse can have on migration patterns.
Where Undocumented Immigrants Work
According to an October report by the American Immigration Council, U.S. industries such as construction and agriculture heavily rely on undocumented labor, with 13–14% of their workforce composed of individuals who entered the country illegally. In hospitality, the figure is about 7.1%.
Non-U.S. Citizens Are More Likely To Have Devices Checked
Non-U.S. citizens are more than three times as likely to have their electronic devices inspected at the U.S. border compared to U.S. passport holders. According to data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, of the 47,047 electronic device searches conducted during fiscal year 2024, 36,506 involved non-U.S. citizens, while 10,541 involved U.S. citizens.
Foreign-Born Population Grows, But Relative Size Not Unprecedented
Although the number and proportion of immigrants in the U.S. have generally increased, the current level of the foreign-born population is not without precedent. As of 2023, 14.3% of the U.S. population was foreign-born, according to U.S. Census data.
Concern About Immigration Differs Widely
Public concern about immigration varies significantly worldwide. While some countries frequently rank it among their top issues, others prioritize different challenges.
12 States That Would Shrink Without International Migration
Several U.S. states, including California, New York, and Illinois, are losing population due to domestic outmigration, often driven by high living costs. Despite maintaining higher birth rates than deaths, these states rely on international immigration for population growth.
Rise in Indian Migrant Encounters at U.S. Borders
Recent data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection indicates that between October 2020 and August 2024, over 86,400 Indian nationals were intercepted while attempting unauthorized crossings at the U.S. southwest border. During the same period, more than 88,800 Indian nationals were stopped at the northern border.
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