A majority of Americans now describe Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations as "too tough" when stopping and detaining people and say those actions are making communities less safe, according to new survey by CBS News that points to growing discomfort with how President Donald Trump's deportation program is being carried out.
While views of the stated deportation objectives remain mixed, assessments of ICE's approach are negative. Respondents increasingly say the administration is not prioritizing dangerous criminals and is instead attempting to deport more people than they expected. As a result, more Americans say ICE activity reduces safety in the communities where it operates than say it improves safety.
