A series of polls conducted in January 2026 reveal that a majority of Americans disapprove of the actions taken by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in relation to the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026. A Quinnipiac University poll found that 53% of registered voters believe the shooting was not justified, while 35% consider it justified, and 12% remain undecided. Disapproval is particularly pronounced among Democrats, with over 90% stating the shooting was unjustified, in contrast to approximately 75% of Republicans who support the agent's actions.

A CNN poll corroborates these findings, showing that 56% of respondents view the shooting as an inappropriate use of force, while only 26% deem it appropriate. Additionally, 51% of Americans believe that the incident highlights systemic issues within ICE's operational framework. The same poll indicates that 51% of respondents feel ICE enforcement actions are making cities less safe, with a notable partisan divide: 82% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents express concern over safety, while 67% of Republicans believe ICE actions enhance safety.

Concerns regarding the treatment of protesters against deportations are also significant, with 47% of Americans worried about potential crackdowns on these demonstrations, compared to 37% who are more concerned about the protests themselves becoming unruly. Trust in the federal government to conduct a fair investigation into Good's shooting is low, with 62% of respondents expressing limited or no trust, including nearly half who have no trust at all.

The Quinnipiac poll, conducted from January 8 to 12, 2026, surveyed 1,133 registered voters and has a margin of error of +/- 3.7 percentage points. The CNN poll, conducted from January 9 to 12, 2026, included 1,209 U.S. adults with a margin of error of +/- 3.1 percentage points. Both polls reflect a growing skepticism towards ICE and the current administration's immigration policies, with 57% of voters disapproving of ICE's enforcement methods and 58% disapproving of President Trump's handling of immigration issues.