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ICE Approval Plummets Amid Protests Over Fatal Shooting

1/27/2026

Summary

Story summary

Approval ratings for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem declined after federal agents fatally shot U.S. citizens in Minneapolis.
Data analyst Harry Enten reported ICE's net approval at minus 27 points.
Protests intensified; calls for Noem's removal emerged.
Gregory Bovino was reassigned amid scrutiny of his comments.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison expressed distrust in DHS's ability to investigate.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. has faced ongoing immigration controversies since the 2014 surge of unaccompanied minors from Central America, which peaked at 68,541 apprehensions. Under the Obama administration, over 2 million undocumented immigrants were deported, prompting criticism from organizations like the ACLU. The recent fatal shooting of Renée Good by ICE agents in Minneapolis has reignited national protests and calls for reform of immigration enforcement practices.

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Story summary

Approval ratings for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem declined after federal agents fatally shot U.S. citizens in Minneapolis.
Data analyst Harry Enten reported ICE's net approval at minus 27 points.
Protests intensified; calls for Noem's removal emerged.
Gregory Bovino was reassigned amid scrutiny of his comments.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison expressed distrust in DHS's ability to investigate.

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