Story perspectives

Trump's Immigration Policies Face Backlash After Fatal Shooting

1/18/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Wall Street Journal poll shows most American voters disapprove of U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement, with over half saying deportation efforts have gone too far.
The Quinnipiac University poll finds 57% oppose how Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforces immigration laws.
The backlash intensified after the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, resulting in protests and a decline in Trump's immigration approval ratings.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, abolished discriminatory national origin quotas that had favored Northern and Western Europeans since the 1920s. This landmark legislation led to a surge in immigration from Asia and Latin America, significantly altering the U.S. demographic landscape and igniting ongoing debates about immigration policy and enforcement practices.

1 of 2

Story summary

The Wall Street Journal poll shows most American voters disapprove of U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement, with over half saying deportation efforts have gone too far.
The Quinnipiac University poll finds 57% oppose how Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforces immigration laws.
The backlash intensified after the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, resulting in protests and a decline in Trump's immigration approval ratings.

1 / 2