While President-elect Donald Trump prepares to ramp up mass deportations, a recent survey shows that most Americans believe undocumented immigrants should be allowed to stay in the U.S. legally, provided they meet certain conditions. The Pew Research Center study, conducted in August, found that 64% of U.S. adults support a legal path for undocumented immigrants, though views are divided on the specifics.
Despite concerns over illegal immigration, with three-quarters of Americans expressing worry about the number of immigrants entering the country illegally, many also favor offering a route to legal status. Among those who support mass deportation, 43% also believe there should be a way for undocumented immigrants to stay legally.
