An overwhelming majority of Californians say the U.S.-Mexico border is “unsecure,” according to a new Los Angeles Times/Berkeley poll.
A survey of registered voters found that 62% of respondents believed the border was unsafe, while only 30% said it was. The issue is deeply divided among state Democrats, with 54% of those who identify as “extremely liberal” saying the border is secure and 30% saying it is not.
Among California Republicans, 88% say the border is unsafe, while only 8% say it is.
Additionally, polls show that more than 70% of registered voters agree that illegal immigration is a “burden” to the United States, with 42% saying it is a “major burden” and 30% saying it is a “mild burden.” ”
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An overwhelming majority of Californians say the U.S.-Mexico border is “unsecure,” according to a new Los Angeles Times/Berkeley poll. (Qian Weizhong/VCG, via Getty Images)
Only 22% say illegal immigration is not a burden to the United States.
The Berkeley IGS poll was conducted from January 4th to 8th. It polled a random sample of 8,199 California registered voters and touted an estimated margin of error of 1.5%.
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The frustration over illegal immigration in liberal strongholds like California coincides with President Biden's poor performance in immigration polls since taking office.
The dissatisfaction with illegal immigration in liberal strongholds like California is a worrying sign for President Biden, who has polled poorly on immigration since taking office. (Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images)
Republicans on Capitol Hill are currently calling for the impeachment of Biden's Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Polls also show that an overwhelming majority of voters believe former President Trump could more effectively handle the border crisis.
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Illegal immigration surged in the final months of 2023, with U.S. Customs and Border Protection encountering more than 240,000 migrants per month.
Fox News drone video shows a group of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border toward Eagle Pass, Texas. (Fox News)
Republicans at both the state and federal levels have become increasingly aggressive on immigration issues.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has completely changed the political landscape with a program that busses immigrants to major Democratic cities such as New York City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
