US voters are increasingly supporting policies aimed at addressing the ongoing illegal immigration crisis at the border.
The Associated Press, in collaboration with the National Public Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago, surveyed U.S. voters about key policy proposals to curb illegal border crossings.
Increasing the number of Border Patrol agents was the most popular policy proposal. About 79% of Republicans, 54% of Democrats and 56% of independents expressed support, according to the poll.
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Migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border are photographed at a U.S. Border Patrol processing center in Lukeville, Arizona. (John Moore/Getty Images)
About 53% of respondents said they would like to “reduce the number of immigrants who can apply for asylum in the United States upon arrival at the U.S. border.”
Only 24% disagreed with this statement, and a further 23% neither supported nor disagreed.
Proposals to build a border wall to prevent illegal immigration were the least popular, with just 42% of adults surveyed saying they supported the idea.
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Border Patrol agents rescue migrant children left behind by smugglers. (U.S. Border Patrol)
Support for a border wall is highly skewed by party, with 79% of Republicans in favor compared to just 12% of Democrats.
About 40% of independents support the border wall being built.
This poll shows that regardless of the preferred policy solution, immigration remains a vital concern for voters across party lines.
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A group of over 100 migrants attempting to enter the United States illegally stormed the border. In the process, the migrants overpowered the Texas National Guard before being stopped by the border wall. (James Breeden, New York Post/Mega)
About 75% of Republicans say immigration is “very or very important,” as do 52% of independents and 46% of Democrats.
The poll, conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, was conducted from March 21 to March 25 and surveyed 1,282 adults.
The poll has a margin of error of +/- 3.8%.
