Americans have turned sharply against Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and say it too often resorts to violence

On Wednesday morning, Jan. 7, an agent of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shot and killed a 37-year-old mother, Renee Nicole Good, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Video footage of the incident went viral and prompted mass protests around the country on Wednesday and Thursday night, from San Diego to Houston to Philadelphia. The Minnesota Timberwolves, a basketball team, held a moment of silence for Good during Thursday night’s game.

Over the past year, protests against ICE have become regular occurrences. Some notable examples include Newark, after Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested when trying to enter a detention facility; Chicago, where residents physically blocked ICE vehicles from patrolling; Los Angeles, where thousands marched after raids swept through immigrant neighborhoods last June; and Portland, where people in inflatable frog suits became a symbol of anti-ICE resistance.

The solidarity with Renee Good is notable for both its breadth and for what it reminds us about Americans’ changing attitudes toward Donald Trump’s agenda to conduct mass deportations, regardless of the costs. Over the last year, public opinion has shifted meaningfully against Donald Trump’s immigration and deportation policies, and against ICE.

Today’s Chart of the Week: Americans have turned sharply against ICE in Trump’s first year back as president, and say the agency too often resorts to violence. More Americans than ever now say the agency should be abolished.

  • Jack@lemmy.caEnglish
    5·
    5 days ago

    Abolish ICE entirely?

    42% of U.S. adults, while 50% do not, and 9% are unsure.
50% of 18-34 year olds.
49% of postgraduates.
48% of females, 35% of males.
69% of Democrats. 
48-50% of non-whites, 38% of whites.

    Civiqs January 8, 2026 poll. I’m not sure what N is - there’s an number at the top of the page but that may span 8 years.