- A PBS News/NPR/Marist poll found 65% of Americans believe ICE has gone too far in enforcing immigration laws, up from 54% in June 2025 PBS.
- A CBS News/YouGov poll showed 61% think ICE’s operations are “too tough,” with 15% saying they are “not tough enough” The Hill.
- A New York Times/Siena poll found 61% say ICE tactics have “gone too far,” with just 26% calling them “about right” abcnews.com.
- Support for abolishing ICE has risen: a YouGov poll after a Minneapolis shooting found more Americans support than oppose abolishing the agency (46% vs. 41%) yougov.com.
- In Houston, a University of Houston survey of 1,500 residents found 70% disapprove of ICE’s performance, with opposition strong across racial groups. Nearly two-thirds oppose local police or sheriffs cooperating with ICE, especially in Houston city limits MSN.
- In Montgomery County, Texas, residents are less critical than in Houston or Harris County MSN.
High-profile incidents, such as the
Minneapolis shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, have fueled criticism and shifted public perception
The Hill