Poll: Two-thirds of Americans say ICE has “gone too far” in immigration enforcement
Written by Site Hub on February 5, 2026
Source: NPR (via Ideastream)
Published: Feb 5, 2026
Link: https://www.ideastream.org/npr-news/2026-02-05/poll-two-thirds-of-americans-say-ice-has-gone-too-far-in-immigration-enforcement
NPR reports findings from an NPR/PBS News/Marist poll showing 65% of Americans say ICE has “gone too far,” following deadly incidents tied to federal immigration agents and broader debate about enforcement tactics. Expanded enforcement power often raises wider civil liberties concerns that can later affect policing norms and protest response. The story is a temperature check: it shows where the public is, how opinion splits by party, and why enforcement policy is becoming a central political issue ahead of midterms. It can support informed conversation about oversight, transparency, and what public safety should mean without dehumanizing entire communities.
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