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Public Opinion Shifts After Minneapolis Incident (Image Credits: Nypost.com)
A recent poll indicated that two-thirds of Americans disapprove of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, fueling debates over immigration enforcement amid rising concerns about public safety and taxpayer burdens.[1]
Public Opinion Shifts After Minneapolis Incident
Democratic rhetoric and media coverage following the shooting of two anti-ICE activists in Minneapolis prompted a notable change in public views on the agency.
A majority of voters had supported President Donald Trump’s push for stricter immigration law enforcement. Yet the poll, conducted shortly after the incident, highlighted how narratives around ICE contributed to widespread disapproval. ICE agents faced untrained scenarios involving crowds obstructing their work, possibly linked to groups like the People’s Forum. Officials called for investigations into the deaths and adjustments to training protocols. This backlash arrived as violent crime rates climbed during the prior administration’s tenure, coinciding with record illegal migrant entries.[1]
Criminal Releases Expose Enforcement Gaps
New York City police arrested four armed robbers last week after they targeted a couple on West 47th Street, but a judge released them hours later due to lenient local laws.
Three of the suspects already carried ICE detainers, underscoring missed opportunities for deportation. State data revealed that illegal immigrants…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-02-13 06:23:00
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