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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rhian Lubin

Poll reveals 54% of Americans believe ICE has gone too far in migrant arrests

  • A new poll reveals 54 percent of Americans believe Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has gone too far in arresting migrants, a sentiment shared by 83 percent of Democrats.
  • Conversely, nearly half of Republicans find ICE's actions appropriate, with 31 percent believing the agency has not been aggressive enough in enforcing Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda.
  • Despite public opinion, ICE data indicates that half of those in custody have not been convicted or charged with any crime, showing an increase in the arrest of non-criminals.
  • Another poll shows 64 percent of Americans favor providing undocumented migrants a pathway to legal status over deportation, an increase from 55 percent six months prior.
  • Overall, 56 percent of voters disapprove of ICE's job performance, and 52 percent disapprove of Donald Trump's handling of Immigration.

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