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Americans Favor Reduced ICE Operations Amid Partisan Divide

3/3/2026

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A CBS News/YouGov survey finds most Americans want ICE operations reduced, with sharp partisan divisions.
Many support deportation only for dangerous criminals, and a majority of Hispanic Americans opposes the current program.
As the 2026 midterms approach, Democrats emphasize policy ideas while Republicans back support for U.S. President Donald Trump.
Public sentiment is critical of Trump's handling of immigration and the economy.

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Story summary

A CBS News/YouGov survey finds most Americans want ICE operations reduced, with sharp partisan divisions.
Many support deportation only for dangerous criminals, and a majority of Hispanic Americans opposes the current program.
As the 2026 midterms approach, Democrats emphasize policy ideas while Republicans back support for U.S. President Donald Trump.
Public sentiment is critical of Trump's handling of immigration and the economy.