Many migrants attempting to enter the U.S. at the Mexican border say they are seeking asylum and fleeing persecution in their home countries. It can take several months or years to determine whether they are eligible for asylum. What do you think should happen when these migrants arrive at the border?

Conducted

January 3, 2024

2942 US adults surveyed

Conducted January 3, 2024

YouGov surveyed 2942 US adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

They should be allowed to live in the U.S. until their case is resolved

33%

They should be detained at a facility in the U.S. until their case is resolved

17%

They should be refused entry to the U.S. and should remain in Mexico until their case is resolved

34%

Not sure

16%

Conducted January 3, 2024

YouGov surveyed 2942 US adults

They should be allowed to live in the U.S. until their case is resolved

33%

They should be detained at a facility in the U.S. until their case is resolved

17%

They should be refused entry to the U.S. and should remain in Mexico until their case is resolved

34%

Not sure

16%

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