Pew: How Americans See Immigration Officers' Behaviors and Civilian Actions
It seems that the public is starting to realize that immigrants are human beings and that the place of birth, race, gender, education, etc, doesn't change that fact.
"In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart". Anne Frank
https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2026/01/29/how-americans-see-immigration-officers-behaviors-and-civilian-actions/
Amid ramped-up immigration enforcement efforts around the country, Americans overwhelmingly say it is acceptable for ordinary people to record video of immigration arrests. A clear majority also say it’s acceptable for people to share information about where enforcement is happening.
And by wide margins, the public says it’s not acceptable for federal immigration officers to wear face coverings that hide their identities, or to use people’s appearance or language use as a reason for checking their immigration status.
A new Pew Research Center survey of 8,512 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 20-26 finds that:
74% say it is acceptable for people to record video of immigration officers while they make arrests.
59% say it’s acceptable to share information about where officers are making arrests.
