Summary
Support for ending the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has grown among Republicans, rising from 15% to 19%, according to a new poll. This comes amid protests following recent shootings by immigration agents in Minnesota and concerns about ICE’s practices. A bill to abolish ICE has been introduced in Congress.
Key Facts
- There is a 4% increase in Republican support for abolishing ICE, from 15% to 19%.
- 32 people died in ICE custody in 2025, marking its deadliest year in two decades.
- Protests erupted in Minnesota after immigration agents shot and killed two people.
- 46% of people surveyed either strongly or somewhat support abolishing ICE.
- 73% of Republicans oppose abolishing ICE.
- Democratic Congressman Shri Thanedar introduced a bill to dismantle ICE in Congress.
- The YouGov poll surveyed 3,359 U.S. adults on January 25, 2026.
- Public figures have called for investigations and voiced their support for abolishing ICE.
