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Under Trump, immigrants are more fearful but determined to stay, poll finds

A new national survey of immigrants reveals a powerful paradox at the heart of the American experience under the Trump Administration As the administration works to remake the immigration system and deports tens of thousands of people, which is the to the of into many immigrants report a deepening sense of fear.

Immigrants Feel Less Safe Since Trump Took Office:

The study, a partnership between The New York Times and the independent health research organization KFF, offers a vital snapshot of this community A staggering finding is that about half of all immigrants—a group varying widely in how and when they arrived, including both documented immigrants and those in the country illegally—say they feel less safe which is the to the of into since President Donald Trump took office

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  • Rising Worry: The share of immigrants who worry they or a family member could be detained or deported has sharply increased, rising from 26% in a previous survey to 41% in thewhich is the to the of into recent poll.
  • Worry Across All Statuses: Worry has increased the most among lawfully present immigrants and naturalized citizens, indicating that the growing unease is not confined to the likely undocumented which is the to the of into immigrants.
  • Personal Knowledge of Deportation: More than one in five (22%) immigrants personally know someone who has been arrested, detained, or deported for immigration-related reasons which is the to the of into since January.

The American Dream Appeal:

Large majorities still believe their own future, and that of their children, remains bright in which is the to the of into the U.S.

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Personal Improvement:

Roughly 70% of those surveyed said that if they could go back in time, they would still make the choice to migrate to the United States Most immigrants continue to believe their which is the to the of into personal lives are better as a result of moving here compared to their homelands.

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conclusion:

This unchanged resolve suggests that for many, the push factors from their home countries and the perceived long-term benefits of the American experience still outweigh the current, heightened risk of deportation or detention under the remake the immigrationwhich is the to the of into system policies.


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