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Support for Abolishing ICE Soars After Fatal Shootings

1/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Support for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has surged to 48% in a YouGov poll, up from 27% last June, following the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good by federal agents.
Among Republicans, support has risen to 19%.
Fifty-eight percent of Americans believe ICE tactics are too forceful.
Sixty-one percent of respondents view Pretti's shooting as an inappropriate use of force.

History

Historical Context

The repeal of the Alien and Sedition Acts in 1800, which faced significant opposition from 58% of Americans, marked a pivotal shift in attitudes toward government authority and immigration. Thomas Jefferson's election as president that year underscored a commitment to free speech. This historical resistance resonates today, as 48% of Americans now support abolishing ICE, reflecting ongoing debates about federal power in immigration enforcement.

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Story summary

Support for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has surged to 48% in a YouGov poll, up from 27% last June, following the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good by federal agents.
Among Republicans, support has risen to 19%.
Fifty-eight percent of Americans believe ICE tactics are too forceful.
Sixty-one percent of respondents view Pretti's shooting as an inappropriate use of force.

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