Immigration · Issue polls

Deporting U.S. citizens convicted of crimes to foreign prisons: what the polls say

In favor
36%
Opposed
55%
Verdict
A majority oppose it
average of 1 poll

Note: these polls are from 2025; opinion may have changed since.

Every poll

PollsterDateIn favorOppose
The Economist/YouGov B-Feb 11, 202536%55%

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Frequently asked questions

Do Americans support deporting U.S. citizens convicted of crimes to foreign prisons?

A majority oppose it: 36% in favor and 55% opposed in the average of 1 poll (Feb 11, 2025).

When was this asked?

The most recent poll in Crosstab's list is from The Economist/YouGov, Feb 11, 2025. Opinion can change; check the dates.

Updated 2026-10-04 · Polls compiled from Wikipedia's sourced poll tables (CC BY-SA 4.0); results belong to the pollsters. Grades: Crosstab Trust Index.