By John Q. Hosedrinker 
A recent YouGov poll, conducted shortly after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, revealed that a majority of Americans disapprove of the agency’s performance. The poll indicated that 52% of respondents disapproved of how ICE is handling its job. Another YouGov poll found that 51% of those surveyed considered ICE’s tactics “too forceful.” These findings, coupled with the Minneapolis shooting and another in Portland, Oregon, have led to nationwide protests and renewed scrutiny of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies.
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Majority disapproves of ICE in poll released after Minneapolis shooting. The headline’s timing is a bit tricky, isn’t it? The poll was actually conducted before the tragic shooting in Minneapolis. It was released afterward, and that makes you wonder what current sentiments really are. It would be fascinating to see updated poll results now, after all the media coverage and discussions about the situation.
The initial numbers showing a disapproval rate of around 51 or 52 percent are frankly, a bit disheartening. There’s a flood of activity from various automated sources online, seemingly manufacturing consent for ICE’s actions. It’s almost comical how hard they are working to sway public opinion.
Many people are taking a strong stance, and the depth of feeling against certain viewpoints is palpable. There’s a strong desire to disengage from any dialogue that supports or justifies the unacceptable actions. It’s a refusal to participate in the distortion of reality.
The focus shifts to the actions of ICE itself. They are not the police and do not protect and serve the public. Their core function is to investigate and apprehend those who are in violation of immigration laws, and the shooting in Minneapolis raises serious questions about their conduct. This event has caused outrage. The USAToday poll data was gathered prior to the shooting.
The anger and frustration in Minneapolis are very real. The fact that roughly half of the country seems to either approve or not care is a disturbing reality. The disapproval of ICE existed long before this specific incident. The presence of a significant minority, who are either supportive or indifferent to the actions of ICE, is a worrying sign of the times.
The argument that public opinion no longer matters is a very real concern. As the evidence from the video analysis and multiple angles reveals, the agent was not in any danger when the shooting occurred. The agent’s actions seem to violate established protocols and policies. The agent stepped in front of the vehicle, which goes against the established policies of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice.
The agent’s actions, and the denial of medical aid to the victim, show a deeply troubling disregard for human life. The fact that the agent fled the scene without being injured points to a disturbing lack of accountability. It seems clear there was an intent to kill. This event brings up questions about the very nature of ICE.
The response to the event is fueled by disgust and rage. The fact that nearly half of Americans seem to accept or even support such actions is deeply concerning. The majority disapprove of actions. The historical actions of groups like the SS during World War II also serve as a comparison to the current sentiment. ICE is seen as an organization that has lost its way, and it’s time for change.
The disapproval doesn’t seem strong enough to capture the depths of the emotions that people feel. The idea that ICE is the closest thing this country has to terror is a strong criticism.
ICE’s actions are unpopular, and they are gaining more disapproval. Informing people about their rights, telling your friends and family about the injustice is necessary. It seems the Republicans will receive electoral punishment in Minnesota for the events. The fact is, the majority of society hates the murder of a mom.
It’s clear that ICE is aware of the public’s disapproval. Their tactics aren’t meant to gain popularity; they are designed to suppress and eliminate any opposition. This is viewed as playing catch-up, and people may soon forget the events.
The fact that a significant portion of Americans seem to not care is very concerning. The fact that people remain disengaged due to self-interest is an ongoing problem. It’s a sad state of affairs.
The public’s view of ICE, along with the fact that they are entrenched, does not appear to matter to the political powers. There is a sense of hopelessness.
There is a call to remove the “evil regime.” The anger is palpable. In a democracy, majority opinion should matter.
There’s a sense that the situation will likely not change. It is concerning that a sizable percentage of people don’t find these policies problematic. The issue of ICE has a history of causing harm.