WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals about half of U.S. voters oppose putting immigrants in detention camps. This suggests wariness of harsher enforcement plans Trump considers.
The poll found that 54% of registered voters opposed detention camps, while 36% supported them. However, 56% favored deporting most or all illegal immigrants.
In his reelection campaign, Trump, the Republican candidate, emphasizes immigration crackdowns. Immigration is a primary concern, particularly for Republicans, before the Nov. 5 election.
The New York Times reported that Trump planned to build large immigrant detention camps if reelected. This raised concerns about immigration policies.
In an interview with Time Magazine published in April, Trump said he would consider using camps but that “there wouldn’t be that much of a need for them” because people would be rapidly deported.
Tom Homan, a former Trump immigration official who could join a second administration, said tents would be needed as more immigrants in the U.S. illegally are arrested and held for deportation, exceeding existing detention space.
“We’re going to have to hold them someplace,” he said in an interview.
Furthermore, the Detention Camps Poll underscores the role of public opinion in shaping policy debates and influencing government action. As the voices of dissent grow louder, policymakers are compelled to address the concerns raised by the electorate regarding immigrant detention camps.
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