特朗普驱逐移民的进度如何？——海外周报第98期

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the progress of the Trump administration's immigration policies, particularly focusing on the deportation of illegal immigrants and the changing attitudes of American society towards immigration. Group 1: Illegal Immigration Estimates - As of the end of 2024, the estimated number of illegal immigrants in the U.S. is approximately 12.8 to 15.2 million, with a labor participation rate of about 66.3%, contributing roughly 8.5 to 10 million workers [2][10][11]. Group 2: Deportation Progress - From February to June this year, the number of deportations was less than 100,000, accounting for only 0.7-0.8% of the total illegal immigrant population [3][11]. - The Trump administration has prioritized the arrest and deportation of criminal groups, but progress has been slow, with only 752 individuals convicted of murder and 1,693 convicted of sexual offenses arrested by ICE as of May 2025 [3][15]. - The number of illegal immigrants encountered at the southwestern border from January to May was approximately 108,700, representing a decrease of 88% compared to the same period in 2024 and a decrease of 88.6% compared to 2022-2024 [3][16]. Group 3: Changing Attitudes Towards Immigration - Over the past year, American attitudes towards immigration have become significantly more optimistic, with the percentage of people wanting to reduce immigration dropping from 55% in June of last year to 30% this June [4][19]. - A record 79% of American adults now believe that immigration is a good thing for the country, the highest level since 2001 [4][21]. - Support for providing a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants has increased, with the percentage of people supporting deportation of all undocumented immigrants falling from 47% to 38% [4][24].