Majority of country disapproves of ICE operations, poll shows

Published November 16, 2025 2:31pm ET



The majority of voters view Immigration and Customs Enforcement with suspicion, according to a new poll. 

A YouGov survey released over the weekend found that 53% of respondents somewhat or strongly disapprove of ICE, compared to 39% who approve of the way they are operating. Over half of respondents said ICE’s tactics are too forceful, compared to 26% who viewed tactics as “about right” and 11% of people who said that they are not forceful enough.

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