Half of Americans think ICE is making American cities less safe, CNN poll finds
CNN • • general
Key Points:
- A CNN poll reveals that 56% of Americans view the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer as an inappropriate use of force, with 51% seeing it as indicative of broader problems within ICE operations.
- Public opinion is divided along party lines, with over 80% of Democrats condemning the shooting and ICE’s impact on city safety, while 56% of Republicans consider the shooting appropriate and 67% believe ICE actions make cities safer.
- Overall, 51% of Americans feel ICE enforcement makes cities less safe, particularly among urban residents and independents, reflecting widespread skepticism about ICE’s role in public safety.
- More than half of Americans believe Trump’s deportation policies have gone too far, with approval
