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Fox News Poll: 59% of voters say ICE is too aggressive, up 10 points since July
52% approve of how Trump is handling border security, while 55% disapprove on immigration
By Dana Blanton Fox News
Published January 28, 2026 6:00pm EST
While more than half of voters approve of the job President Donald Trump is doing on border security, a new Fox News survey finds a majority disapproves of how he is handling immigration and a growing number view the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency’s tactics as "too aggressive" — including significant portions of the president’s coalition.
In addition, there is disagreement about how well ICE is carrying out its core mission. Twenty-nine percent of voters say ICE’s enforcement practices "almost always" reflect Trump’s pledge to focus on illegal immigrants with criminal records, 25% think that happens "most of the time," 19% say "sometimes," and 27% "not very often." More Republicans (45%) than Democrats (17%) and independents (15%) think ICE is "almost always" keeping the pledge.
At the same time, there is a backlash against the agency's methods. Fifty-nine percent of voters characterize ICE as "too aggressive," a 10-point increase since July 2025. This sentiment is increasingly defined by a shift in the center: the perception of ICE as too aggressive is up 14 points among Whites without a college degree, 19 points among moderates, and 22 points among independents. A similar shift is seen among right-leaning groups, including Trump voters (+9 more aggressive), Republican women (+14), and non-MAGA Republicans (+23).
When those saying ICE is too aggressive are asked to specify their concerns, they are more likely to point to tactics rather than targets: 44% say "using too much force," while 23% say the agency is "targeting the wrong people." Another 29% volunteer it’s both.
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