A recent set of polls has shed light on the views of Americans regarding the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis. The Quinnipiac University poll found that 53% of registered voters believe the shooting was unjustified, while 35% think it was justified, with 12% holding no opinion.
The CNN poll revealed a similar sentiment, with 56% of Americans saying the shooting was an inappropriate use of force and just 26% believing it was appropriate. A notable difference between the two polls lies in the partisan divide: over three-quarters of Democrats and roughly half of independents disagreed with the justification of the shooting, whereas more than three-quarters of Republicans agreed.
The polls also highlighted concerns about ICE enforcement actions making cities less safe. The CNN poll found that 51% of Americans believe this is the case, while 31% think it's making cities safer, and 18% are unsure. There's a significant partisan split in these views, with 82% of Democrats and independents saying ICE enforcement makes cities less safe, whereas 67% of Republicans agree.
The Quinnipiac poll also found that more than half (51%) of voters believe the fatal shooting reflects broader problems with how ICE operates. The CNN poll reported similar sentiment, with 47% of Americans expressing concerns about crackdowns on protesters rather than protesters getting out of hand.
Interestingly, only a slim majority (57%) disapprove of Trump's handling of immigration issues, exactly matching his approval rating from previous polling in July. A smaller majority (52%) also believes that Trump's efforts to deport immigrants living in the U.S. illegally have gone too far.
In another aspect, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is facing criticism, with 61% of Americans disapproving of her handling of her job. Notably, more registered voters expressed no opinion about Noem than did so for Trump's immigration policies.
Overall, these polls demonstrate widespread dissatisfaction among Americans regarding ICE enforcement and its impact on communities, as well as deep-seated concerns about the government's handling of immigration issues and the use of force by law enforcement agencies.
The CNN poll revealed a similar sentiment, with 56% of Americans saying the shooting was an inappropriate use of force and just 26% believing it was appropriate. A notable difference between the two polls lies in the partisan divide: over three-quarters of Democrats and roughly half of independents disagreed with the justification of the shooting, whereas more than three-quarters of Republicans agreed.
The polls also highlighted concerns about ICE enforcement actions making cities less safe. The CNN poll found that 51% of Americans believe this is the case, while 31% think it's making cities safer, and 18% are unsure. There's a significant partisan split in these views, with 82% of Democrats and independents saying ICE enforcement makes cities less safe, whereas 67% of Republicans agree.
The Quinnipiac poll also found that more than half (51%) of voters believe the fatal shooting reflects broader problems with how ICE operates. The CNN poll reported similar sentiment, with 47% of Americans expressing concerns about crackdowns on protesters rather than protesters getting out of hand.
Interestingly, only a slim majority (57%) disapprove of Trump's handling of immigration issues, exactly matching his approval rating from previous polling in July. A smaller majority (52%) also believes that Trump's efforts to deport immigrants living in the U.S. illegally have gone too far.
In another aspect, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is facing criticism, with 61% of Americans disapproving of her handling of her job. Notably, more registered voters expressed no opinion about Noem than did so for Trump's immigration policies.
Overall, these polls demonstrate widespread dissatisfaction among Americans regarding ICE enforcement and its impact on communities, as well as deep-seated concerns about the government's handling of immigration issues and the use of force by law enforcement agencies.
. It's like we're living in a scene from The Handmaid's Tale - everyone's got an opinion, but nobody seems to be listening 
. I mean, 53% of people think the shooting was unjustified? That's crazy! And what's with the partisan divide? It's like we're stuck in Groundhog Day, reliving the same arguments over and over again 
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. I guess that's just part of being a public figure, but still... it's like, can't we all just get along? 
And those polls on ICE enforcement? Forget about it, it's like we're in a real-life episode of The Wire - corrupt systems, systemic problems... ugh 
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. It's clear that many Americans, across party lines, are fed up with the status quo and want to see change 
. But what does it all mean? To me, this is about who gets to decide what constitutes "justice" and "security" in our communities 
. Are we prioritizing the safety of law enforcement or the safety of the people they're sworn to protect? It's a tough call, but I think we need to be having these kinds of conversations, not just at the polls, but in our schools, churches, and community centers too 
. And while it's true that some folks are still backing Trump on immigration issues, I think it's time for us to re-examine his record and consider what real leadership looks like 
And don't even get me started on ICE enforcement - I feel like they're just making things worse in cities already struggling with crime and social issues.
We need to have more nuanced conversations about immigration and law enforcement - not just polarizing opinions that don't add up. 
The stats from these polls are actually kinda heartening? It shows that even in a polarized country, most Americans agree that something needs to change 
. I mean, 51% of voters thinking ICE enforcement makes cities less safe is a pretty strong consensus! And it's not just about the shooting itself, but also about the broader issues with how ICE operates 
. Maybe we can actually make a difference? 
does that even make sense? seems like ppl are just trying to avoid saying they're all for or against everything. and Homeland Sec Sec Noem is getting trashed by 61% of people 
I'm not surprised to see that most people think this shooting was a bad decision 
. I mean, who wants to see someone die because of a misunderstanding? The fact that more Republicans think it was justified is just crazy to me 
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. I mean, we should be talking about why people are so scared of immigrants and how we can make things safer for everyone, not just blaming it on protesters or ICE 
. And what's up with all these polls that say most people don't like Trump's immigration policies? Like, come on! He's the one who's been making these decisions 
. Maybe we should just give her a break 
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. I mean, she does have a tough job, but come on! Maybe we should give her a chance instead of just throwing shade? Just sayin'.
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. It's like the government just doesn't care about the communities they're supposed to protect 
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. Trump's immigration policies are all over the place, and he can't even agree on what he wants himself 
. 61% disapproving is a lot, but I guess some people just don't care about her handling of Homeland Security 
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. It's crazy how partisan it is, I get that people have different views but can't we just agree that using lethal force is never an option? 53% of Americans think it was unjustified and that's something we should be working towards 
? 51% of ppl think it's the case, but I'm sure more than that are just too scared to speak up 
. Trump's handling of immigration is still a huge mess 
. Let's get some answers from our leaders, folks! 
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. I've been saying it for a while now - we need to rethink our immigration policies before more people lose their lives like Renee Good did. It's not just about this one incident... it's about creating a system that works for everyone 
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. Meanwhile, his deportation policies have gone too far according to 52% of Americans? It's like, we need more transparency and accountability from our leaders 
. And can we talk about how cities are getting less safe because of ICE actions? It's like they're not even doing their job anymore 
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. I mean seriously though, 53% think it was unjustified? That's like saying I'd rather give up pizza for a year if you let me keep my Netflix subscription 
. Oh, and btw, Trump's approval rating is kinda weird, 57% disapproving but matching his immigration ratings? Maybe that's why he's still got a job 
. And what about Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem? I guess she's like the ice queen of dissatisfaction 
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. The government needs to get its act together and make sure law enforcement agencies follow the rules 
. And Kristi Noem is getting slammed too 