Trump admin deporting illegal immigrants convicted of a crime is wildly popular among New York voters: poll
New Yorkers Overwhelmingly Support Trump’s Efforts to Deport Convicted Criminal Illegal Aliens
A recent Siena College poll revealed that a vast majority of registered voters in New York State are in favor of President Donald Trump’s push to deport illegal aliens who have been convicted of a crime. The poll found that a staggering 79% of respondents support the deportation of such individuals, while only 11% oppose their removal.
The bipartisan nature of this issue is evident in the poll results, with both Democrats and Republicans largely backing the deportation of criminal illegal aliens. While 69% of Democrats support expulsion in these cases, an overwhelming 91% of Republicans also stand behind the idea.
President Donald Trump talks to reporters after signing an executive order, “Unleashing prosperity through deregulation,” in the Oval Office on Jan. 31, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
When it comes to deporting illegal aliens without a criminal record, opinions are more divided. Only 39% of respondents support the deportation of non-criminal illegal aliens, while 42% oppose it. Support for this measure is higher among Republicans, with 64% backing the idea, compared to just 24% of Democrats.
As the Trump administration continues its efforts to deport illegal aliens, the poll also explored New Yorkers’ views on the state’s role in supporting federal deportation initiatives. While 48% believe New York should assist in deporting unlawfully residing aliens, 31% think the state should oppose such efforts.
There is a clear partisan divide on this issue, with 81% of Republicans advocating for state support of federal deportation measures, while only 28% of Democrats share that view. Conversely, 50% of Democrats believe the state should oppose federal deportation efforts, a sentiment shared by just 6% of Republicans.
Prior to his election victory in 2024, President Trump promised to undertake the “largest mass deportation” in the nation’s history, a pledge that continues to shape the debate on immigration enforcement in New York and beyond.
