Harvard-Harris Poll: Immigration Views Divided

0:00It's April 1st. You're listening to U.S. News today, AI-powered coverage from across America. I'm Cory with the story. A fresh Harvard Harris poll drops some real talk on immigration views. 57% of voters say the Democratic Party pushes open borders, and that includes 51% of Democrats themselves. Plus, 63% of Republicans and 52% of Independents. However for cracking down is strong, too. 77% back-deporting migrants with criminal records, and 54% won all who crossed illegally send back. But folks see a gap, with just over half believing Democrats even support deporting violent offenders. Right now in Washington, a partial shutdown hits Homeland Security funding because Democrats block cash for immigration and customs enforcement. Deportations, unless Republicans limit arrest powers. Only 35% of voters support the standoff, and 53% blame the GOP more. Democrats are feeling the

1:00midterm pressure, with some insiders like a former Biden immigration official calling for a harder line, saying illegal. Crossings are crimes that need to stop code. Meanwhile, progressives argue for way more immigration to boost the economy and culture. Trump backers point to tighter enforcement lifting wages, by restaurants now paying up to snag workers. As this debate heats toward elections, voters are drawing clear lines on borders.