Poll: Americans say ICE is "too forceful" — and support protests against the agency
Summary
A new poll shows that many Americans disapprove of the way ICE operates and support protests against it. The poll found that most people believe ICE's tactics are too forceful. The approval for ICE has dropped significantly within a year.Key Facts
- A YouGov poll surveyed over 2,600 U.S. adults on January 7.
- 52% of those surveyed disapprove of how ICE is handling its job.
- 51% of people think ICE's tactics are too forceful.
- 44% of adults approve of protests against ICE, while 42% disapprove.
- ICE's net approval rating dropped from +16 to -14 over a year.
- 58% of Americans believe there is conflict in U.S. cities.
- Support for abolishing ICE has increased to 42%.
- The Department of Homeland Security is one of the least favored federal agencies in the U.S.
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