Fresh out of Barnard College with a degree in political science, Riley is a writer and reporter for GZERO. When she isn’t writing about global politics, you can find her making GZERO’s crossword puzzles, conducting research on American politics, or persisting in her lifelong quest to learn French. Riley spends her time outside of work grilling, dancing, and wearing many hats (both literally and figuratively).
Donald Trump’s promise to secure the southern border helped win him the White House. But as his immigration crackdown takes shape, some who supported reducing migration are now questioning his methods—particularly the recent deportation of over 250 migrants to a high-security prison in El Salvador without due process. In a nationwide survey GZERO conducted with Echelon polling, we found that 59% of voters believe immigrants suspected of being in the US illegally should have the right to appear before a judge before being deported.
