Half of Americans think ICE is making cities less safe, poll finds - live

Half of Americans think ICE is making cities less safe, poll finds - live

The Guardian general

Key Points:

  • A CNN poll reveals that 51% of Americans believe ICE’s enforcement actions are making cities less safe, while only 31% feel they improve security; 56% view the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent as an inappropriate use of force.
  • Democratic representative Robin Kelly plans to introduce articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, accusing her of obstructing congressional oversight and misuse of taxpayer funds following recent ICE-related incidents.
  • The Trump administration has indefinitely suspended immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, citing concerns over migrants likely to become public charges, with the freeze starting on 21 January.
  • A Minnesota judge denied a restraining order to halt ICE operations in the state, stating more evidence is needed