A majority of people now support the mass deportation of illegal immigrants, a new poll found.

According to a new Scripps News/Ipsos survey, 54% of respondents said they “strongly” or “somewhat” support the policy former President Donald Trump has made central in his reelection effort. This total includes a sharp partisan divide; mass deportation is supported by 86% of Republicans, 58% of independents, and 25% of Democrats.

In more good news for Trump, 39% of respondents said that immigration is a top issue this campaign, coming behind inflation, at 57%. Respondents believe Trump will do a better job at handling immigration than Vice President Kamala Harris, 44%-34%.

Another area of consensus is concern over illegal immigrants voting in elections. Nearly half of respondents said they were concerned over the prospect, including 83% of Republicans, 46% of independents, and 24% of Democrats.

Skepticism over asylum-seekers has also risen, with a majority of Democrats, 55%, supporting restrictions limiting the number of migrants who can claim asylum, along with 88% of Republicans.

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The news comes as Harris begins to narrow Trump’s lead, and in some polls surpass, on the economy. A recent FT-Michigan Ross poll had Harris leading the former president 44% to 42%.

The Scripps News/Ipsos survey was conducted from Sept. 13-15 and surveyed 1,027 United States adults.