A new poll from AAPI Data and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that about half of Asian American and Pacific Islander adults say they or someone they know have been directly affected by the Trump administration’s heightened immigration policies — from detention and deportation to carrying proof of citizenship or changing travel plans.
The survey, released Monday, covered a broad range of experiences tied to immigration status. Roughly half of AAPI adults reported that they or someone they personally know has been detained or deported within the last year, has started carrying proof of immigration status or U.S. citizenship, has upended travel plans, or has significantly changed their daily routines because of immigration-related concerns.
Most respondents also said they no longer view the United States as a land of opportunity for immigrants, a finding that suggests a deep shift in how the community perceives the country’s openness.
The poll is the latest in a series from AP-NORC and AAPI Data tracking the effects of the administration’s enforcement push. It surveyed AAPI adults across the country in June 2026, using a nationally representative sample.
Abigail Jeyaraj, a researcher with AP-NORC, said the results show the immigration climate is having a tangible impact on the daily lives of many in the community, reaching well beyond those directly targeted by enforcement actions.
The findings add to a pattern documented in earlier AP-NORC polls. Previous surveys found that large numbers of Americans across racial and ethnic groups have changed their routines in response to stepped-up enforcement and that many believe the country has become less welcoming under President Donald Trump.
The poll’s release comes as the administration continues to push for stricter border controls and expanded interior enforcement. Officials have said the policies are necessary to enforce immigration law and protect national security.
But the survey’s results show that among AAPI adults, the enforcement climate is generating widespread anxiety. Many respondents said they now carry documentation proving their immigration status or citizenship when they previously did not.
The poll also found that younger AAPI adults were more likely than older ones to report having changed their routines or taken precautions related to immigration status.
Researchers noted that the community’s diversity — encompassing recent immigrants as well as families who have been in the U.S. for generations — means the experiences vary widely, but the overall sense of being affected is widespread.
The Associated Press and NORC at the University of Chicago conducted the survey. AAPI Data, a research organization focused on Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, partnered on the poll.