Majority of New York Voters Support Deportation of Criminal Illegal Immigrants
A Siena College poll shows 79% of New York voters support deporting illegal immigrants who have committed crimes, with strong bipartisan backing for the policy. A majority of Republicans favor deportation efforts, while opinions are split on non-criminal deportation.
As President Donald Trump's second term begins, Tom Homan, the border czar, evaluates the state of immigration in the U.S., focusing on deportations of criminal illegal immigrants and the potential use of Guantanamo Bay for detainment.
A recent Siena College poll reveals that a significant majority of New York State registered voters, 79%, support the deportation of illegal aliens convicted of crimes, with only 11% opposing it. This consensus demonstrates a notable level of bipartisan agreement on the issue.
The poll shows that 69% of Democrats and an overwhelming 91% of Republicans support the expulsion of criminal illegal aliens. In contrast, 16% of Democrats and only 4% of Republicans oppose this action.
When it comes to the deportation of illegal aliens without a criminal record, opinions are more divided. Only 39% of voters support such deportations, and 42% oppose them. Among Republicans, 64% support deporting non-criminal illegal aliens, but only 24% of Democrats agree. Additionally, 15% of Republicans oppose this notion, compared to 59% of Democrats.
The poll highlights differing views on how New York should respond to federal deportation efforts. Forty-eight percent believe the state should back such actions, while 31% think the state should resist them. A stark partisan divide exists; 81% of Republicans endorse supporting federal efforts, whereas only 28% of Democrats share that sentiment. Notably, 50% of Democrats believe the state should oppose federal deportation initiatives, while just 6% of Republicans agree.
