US ICE Approval Drop 2026: Public Trust Plummets 30 Points Over Tactics
A new YouGov poll reveals a 30-point drop in US ICE approval in 2026. Following a fatal shooting in Minneapolis, 52% of Americans now disapprove of the agency's forceful tactics.
A 30-point plunge in a single year. Public trust in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is hitting a new low as Americans push back against what they describe as overly aggressive tactics.
US ICE Approval Drop 2026: The Minneapolis Catalyst
According to Axios, a YouGov poll of over 2,600 U.S. adults conducted on January 7, 2026, found that 52 percent disapprove of how ICE is handling its job. In contrast, only 39 percent express approval.
The timing of the poll is significant. It was conducted the same day an ICE officer fatally shot 37-year-oldRenee Good in Minneapolis. The incident has reignited a fierce national debate over the agency's use of force and its impact on local communities.
Rising Criticism of Forceful Tactics
The data suggests that Americans have soured on ICE primarily due to their enforcement methods. Critics and ordinary citizens alike are increasingly labeling their tactics as "too forceful," leading to the dramatic 30-point approval drop within the last 12 months.
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