Hundreds of new citizens naturalized in Arizona as immigration rates rise

In Arizona, hundreds of new citizens were naturalized during recent ceremonies, marking a significant moment for many. This year, over 17,000 people became citizens during Constitution Week, a notable increase from previous years. The Biden Administration has reversed many immigration restrictions from the Trump era, leading to nearly 900,000 new citizens in the 2023 fiscal year, up from 700,000 in 2017. The share of the U.S. population born abroad has also risen to 14.3 percent. Despite these developments, public support for immigration has declined. A recent Gallup poll shows that a majority of Americans now believe the country should welcome fewer immigrants, a shift from previous years.