Growing shares in both parties view ICE unfavorably, even as a wide partisan gap persists
% who have a(n) __ opinion of Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2026.
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Growing shares in both parties view ICE unfavorably, even as a wide partisan gap persists
% who have a(n) __ opinion of Immigration and Customs Enforcement
| Year | Agency | Group | Favorable | Unfavorable | Not sure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ICE | Total | 40 | 49 | 10 |
| 2026 | ICE | Total | 35 | 56 | 9 |
| 2025 | ICE | Rep/Lean Rep | 72 | 21 | 7 |
| 2026 | ICE | Rep/Lean Rep | 67 | 23 | 9 |
| 2025 | ICE | Dem/Lean Dem | 13 | 78 | 9 |
| 2026 | ICE | Dem/Lean Dem | 9 | 84 | 7 |
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Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER