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Trump's Immigration Approval Plummets Amid Controversial Tactics

2/18/2026

Summary

Story summary

A poll shows 38% approve of U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration handling, down from 50%.
Public discontent rose after immigration agents fatally shot two individuals in Minnesota.
A federal judge criticized the administration for neglecting due process during arrests.
Democrats push reforms, including body cameras for agents, as 60% view Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unfavorably.
The Trump administration's aggressive tactics have increased arrests of people without criminal records.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, abolished racially discriminatory quotas that had favored Northern and Western Europeans since the 1920s. This landmark legislation significantly increased immigration from Asia and Latin America, reshaping the U.S. demographic landscape and sparking ongoing debates about immigration enforcement and accountability in the decades that followed.

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Story summary

A poll shows 38% approve of U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration handling, down from 50%.
Public discontent rose after immigration agents fatally shot two individuals in Minnesota.
A federal judge criticized the administration for neglecting due process during arrests.
Democrats push reforms, including body cameras for agents, as 60% view Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unfavorably.
The Trump administration's aggressive tactics have increased arrests of people without criminal records.

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