New Gallup Poll Finds “Americans have grown markedly more positive toward immigration over the past year”
A new Gallup poll released July 11, 2025 shows that Americans’ views on immigration have softened since 2024. For International Institute of Los Angeles (IILA), these findings point to the need for increased advocacy and education. “This encouraging news must fuel us to continue working diligently to spread accurate information about immigrants and their contributions to the U.S. amidst the toxic propaganda of the current administration,” says IILA President and CEO, Cambria Tortorelli.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans have grown markedly more positive toward immigration over the past year, with the share wanting immigration reduced dropping from 55% in 2024 to 30% today. At the same time, a record-high 79% of U.S. adults say immigration is a good thing for the country.
These shifts reverse a four-year trend of rising concern about immigration that began in 2021 and reflect changes among all major party groups.
With illegal border crossings down sharply this year, fewer Americans than in June 2024 back hard-line border enforcement measures, while more favor offering pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants already in the U.S.
These findings are based on a June 2-26 Gallup poll of 1,402 U.S. adults, including oversamples of Hispanic and Black Americans, weighted to match national demographics.
The same poll finds many more Americans disapproving than approving of President Donald Trump’s handling of immigration. Trump’s 21% approval rating on the issue among Hispanic adults is below his 35% rating nationally, with the deficit likely reflecting that group’s low support for some of the administration’s signature immigration policies.
