Immigration · Issue polls

Ending birthright citizenship: what the polls say

In favor
39%
Opposed
54.8%
Verdict
A majority oppose it
average of 4 polls

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

Every poll

PollsterDateIn favorOppose
Echelon InsightsFeb 13, 202536%54%
The Economist/YouGov B-Jan 28, 202539%54%
Reuters/Ipsos B+Jan 26, 202536%59%
Echelon InsightsJan 24, 202534%50%
Atlas IntelJan 23, 202545%52%

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Frequently asked questions

Do Americans support ending birthright citizenship?

A majority oppose it: 39% in favor and 54.8% opposed in the average of 4 polls (Jan 23, 2025 to Feb 13, 2025).

When was this asked?

The most recent poll in Crosstab's list is from Echelon Insights, Feb 13, 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.