A new UC Berkeley IGS poll shows that a strong majority of California voters disapprove of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement tactics. Nearly 70% of respondents said they are unhappy with how immigration is being handled in the state — and many reported emotional responses to images of raids, describing them as unfair and upsetting.
The poll reveals a sharp political divide. Ninety-five percent of Democrats expressed disapproval with Trump’s immigration enforcement, while 79% of Republicans voiced support. Emotional reactions followed suit: most Democrats said they felt anger or sadness when shown footage of enforcement actions, while most Republicans felt hopeful or satisfied.
Specific policy questions revealed more tension. An overwhelming majority of Democrats support requiring immigration agents to wear visible ID and oppose raids in places like schools and hospitals. Republicans were more divided, with only about half supporting agent identification and a slight majority favoring enforcement in public spaces.
The issue of birthright citizenship also proved polarizing. 67% of Republicans said they support ending automatic citizenship for children born to undocumented parents, while 92% of Democrats opposed such a move.
Latino voters, who make up a key voting bloc in California, largely disapprove of current enforcement efforts. Seventy-two percent expressed opposition, and most said Latino communities are being unfairly targeted. Younger Latina women were among the most critical, with approval rates as low as 11%.
With California home to the largest immigrant population in the U.S., the poll highlights deep concerns about the direction of federal immigration policy — and a growing emotional backlash that could shape the upcoming 2026 elections.
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