Americans Want Criminal Immigrants Deported: Polls and Redistricting Debates

Public Opinion on Immigration Enforcement

• 🎯 Nearly 60% of Americans want criminal illegal immigrants deported, a sentiment that has remained consistent despite recent political "agitation".
• 💡 Democrats' attempts to gain attention by opposing ICE efforts are not resonating with the public.
• 🔑 The Republican platform, particularly Donald Trump's message of prioritizing safety and putting Americans first, is seen as resonating more effectively.

Critiques of Democratic Immigration Stance

• 🎭 Democrats are accused of engaging in "political theater" by opposing ICE and using inflammatory language, which is not moving public opinion.
• ⚠️ The comparison of ICE to the "Gestapo" is considered unreasonable and counterproductive by some.
• 📈 The current approach is not changing public perception or the "needle" on immigration issues.

Census and Redistricting Controversies

• 📊 The discussion shifts to redistricting and the census, with a focus on whether illegal immigrants should be counted for congressional representation.
• 🇺🇸 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is highlighted for calling for a census recount to count only lawful residents, arguing that sanctuary states like California would lose seats.
• ⚖️ The Trump administration's past efforts to exclude non-citizens from the census count for representation purposes are mentioned, framing it as a fight for political power.

Perceptions of Systemic Unfairness

• 🗣️ A significant portion of Americans (around 70%) feel the system is rigged against them, contributing to a sense of unfairness.
• 📌 The counting of illegal immigrants for congressional seats is presented as a perverse practice that privileges states like California.
• ✅ The argument that asking about citizenship in the census would reduce response rates is challenged, as the Census Bureau uses such questions in other surveys.
• 💬 The core argument is that individuals who cannot legally vote should not be counted for the purpose of congressional representation.