A recent Cygnal survey shows varied opinions among general election voters on the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
In the investigation, respondents were asked, “Do you support or oppose ICE’s efforts to eliminate illegal immigration from the United States?”
Nearly half of the respondents, around 49.5%, are in favor of ICE raids, while 47.5% are against them, and a small fraction, 3%, are unsure. This divided opinion is highlighted by party lines: a significant majority of Republicans (89%) support these actions, compared to most Democrats (86%) who oppose them.
Among independents, the opposition to ICE raids is even more pronounced, with 52% against and 42% supporting them.
Conducted between July 1 and 2, the survey included 1,500 general election voters with a margin of error of 2.51%.
The enforcement actions have led to arrests of illegal immigrants involved in serious crimes, such as sexual assault, domestic violence, and drug trafficking, according to reports.
Noteworthy arrests in Los Angeles include individuals like Gerald Antonio Palacio, originally from Mexico, who has a history of murder and robbery. Another Mexican national, Antonio Benitez Augalte, was convicted for drug trafficking, while Alberto Morales Mezia faced charges related to amphetamine manufacturing.
In Miami, ICE has targeted multiple criminals, including one Venezuelan man, Noel Acosta Moya, found guilty of offenses against children, and Santo Villava Reyes, also from Venezuela, convicted of murder. Additionally, an illegal immigrant from Haiti, Johnny Dudonne, has a history of serious criminal offenses.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently detailed arrests in Minneapolis, focusing on numerous offenses against children.
Among those arrested were individuals like Pao Angelo Vang, a Laos national convicted of second-degree sexual assault on a minor, and Tou Pao Lee, from Thailand, guilty of soliciting minors.
The DHS stated that approximately 70% of ICE’s arrests target individuals with criminal backgrounds or pending charges. Furthermore, it was highlighted that many categorized as “non-criminals” might actually include those with no prior records in the U.S., such as terrorists or gang members.
There have been significant numbers of arrests as well, with 24 illegal immigrants apprehended in a Michigan operation:
Tom Homan, known for his tough stance on border enforcement, has vowed to amplify efforts, particularly in sanctuary cities.
