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Survey Reveals Immigrants' Growing Fears Amid Policy Changes

11/19/2025

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The New York Times and Kaiser Family Foundation conducted a joint survey showing many immigrants feel less safe after the Trump administration's immigration policies took effect.
About half of the 1,805 immigrants surveyed expressed increased fears of detention or deportation, while 70% would still migrate.
Immigrants generally feel better off in the United States than in their home countries, even as they see America as less welcoming.

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Story summary

The New York Times and Kaiser Family Foundation conducted a joint survey showing many immigrants feel less safe after the Trump administration's immigration policies took effect.
About half of the 1,805 immigrants surveyed expressed increased fears of detention or deportation, while 70% would still migrate.
Immigrants generally feel better off in the United States than in their home countries, even as they see America as less welcoming.