Most Americans believe President Donald Trump has gone too far in his administration's immigration policies, according to a new Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll released on Sunday. The survey indicates a significant portion of the US adult population feels the president has overstepped his authority regarding both the restriction of legal immigration and the deportation of undocumented immigrants.

The poll comes at a time when immigration remains a prominent, though increasingly less dominant, issue in public discourse, trailing behind the economy and foreign policy concerns such as the war with Iran. Despite an overall dip in public approval for Trump's handling of immigration since the start of his second term, the issue still resonates strongly with his Republican base.

Specifically, the survey found that about half of all US adults believe Trump has "gone too far" in restricting legal immigration. Furthermore, 47 percent of respondents stated that Trump has exceeded his authority concerning the deportation of immigrants residing in the US illegally. In contrast, approximately 3 in 10 Americans felt his actions were "about right," while close to 2 in 10 believed he had not gone far enough.

These findings suggest a divided public opinion on the aggressive enforcement tactics employed by the Trump administration. While a majority of Republicans continue to express approval for Trump's immigration policies, support within his base has seen a slight decrease compared to earlier in his term. However, Republicans remain significantly more likely to approve of his immigration approach than his handling of the economy or the Iran conflict.

The poll also highlighted specific areas where Trump's immigration enforcement methods have drawn particular criticism from a broader segment of the population. A significant number of Americans, including many who are not Republicans, expressed concern over the use of traffic stops to identify and arrest undocumented immigrants. This practice has been a focal point in recent events involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shootings in Maine.

Additionally, the deployment of federal immigration agents into US cities has also been met with disapproval by a majority of Americans, indicating public unease with the federal government's expanded role in domestic immigration enforcement. These sentiments contrast with the views of Trump's core supporters, who are generally more aligned with his stringent approach to immigration.

While Trump's overall popularity has seen a decline since he took office, the poll suggests that the impact of his immigration policies on his national standing has been somewhat muted compared to other issues. This resilience in support among his base, even as a majority of Americans express reservations, underscores the polarizing nature of his immigration agenda and its continued significance within the Republican Party.

The survey data indicates that while Trump's approval on immigration has fallen from 49 percent at the beginning of his second term to 39 percent, his Republican base remains largely supportive. This stability among his core supporters, despite broader public concerns, suggests that immigration will continue to be a key, albeit contentious, issue shaping political discourse and potentially influencing future elections.