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Poll Reveals 60% Disapprove of ICE Amid Trump’s Unpopularity

3/7/2026

Summary

Story summary

A Fox News poll shows nearly 60% disapprove of ICE, with 46% favoring reduced funding.
The firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem occurred under U.S. President Donald Trump, who holds a 57% disapproval rating.
Half of Americans now support abolishing ICE, and in Pennsylvania a majority oppose ICE tactics while Governor Josh Shapiro holds 50% approval ahead of the midterms.

History

Historical Context

In 2003, the U.S. government dissolved the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) as part of a reorganization following the September 11 attacks, transferring its functions to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This shift created U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), reflecting ongoing debates about immigration policy, with nearly 60% of Americans currently disapproving of ICE.

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Story summary

A Fox News poll shows nearly 60% disapprove of ICE, with 46% favoring reduced funding.
The firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem occurred under U.S. President Donald Trump, who holds a 57% disapproval rating.
Half of Americans now support abolishing ICE, and in Pennsylvania a majority oppose ICE tactics while Governor Josh Shapiro holds 50% approval ahead of the midterms.

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