Summary
A Fox News poll found that 59% of registered voters believe the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is too aggressive in its deportation efforts. The poll comes amid increased scrutiny of federal immigration officers after recent fatal shootings in Minneapolis. There are calls for the Department of Homeland Security Secretary to resign and efforts to block DHS funding.
Key Facts
- 59% of registered voters say ICE's deportation actions are "too aggressive."
- The poll also shows that 17% feel ICE is not aggressive enough, and 24% think they are "about right."
- The "too aggressive" opinion increased by 10% since a previous poll in July.
- The poll surveyed 1,005 registered voters with a margin of error of 3%.
- Recent fatal shootings by federal officers in Minneapolis have intensified scrutiny on immigration enforcement.
- There are bipartisan calls for an independent investigation into the shootings and for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to resign.
- The poll was released during an intensified immigration enforcement campaign, Operation Metro Surge, sparking legal and public backlash.
- Democrats are trying to add restrictions on ICE operations before the deadline to fund DHS.
