The NPR Politics Podcast Most Americans say ICE has ‘gone too far’ in new poll
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Feb 5, 2026 A new poll finds a big shift in public opinion about Immigration and Customs Enforcement and why independents and Latino voters are turning against its tactics. They talk about how TV coverage and high-profile incidents moved views, plus where Republicans still stand. The conversation also covers poll numbers on Trump, priorities like lowering prices, and voter attitudes on tariffs and foreign policy.
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Public Backlash Over ICE Tactics
- 65% of Americans say ICE has gone too far, an 11-point rise since last summer driven by TV images and recent killings.
- Independents and Democrats shifted most, with 71% of independents saying ICE has gone too far.
Latino Voters Increasingly Oppose ICE
- About 70% of Latino respondents disapprove of ICE enforcement tactics, reflecting broader souring on President Trump.
- Losing temporary protected status and mixed-status family concerns compound Latino frustration.
Republican Base Remains Firm
- Trump's core Republican supporters remain intensely loyal: roughly 85% approve of his job and 77% back ICE as making Americans safer.
- That base cohesion limits defections despite wider public disapproval.