Overwhelming Opposition to The Squad’s Activism Against ICE
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Key Takeaways
- Americans are overwhelmingly opposed to AOC and The Squad’s activism against ICE to protect illegal immigrants.
- Overall, 75% of American discussion the border expresses negative sentiment about Biden-era policies and Democratic messaging on immigration.
- Anger about federal funds being used to accommodate illegals inflames passion among voters who feel betrayed by political leaders and government agencies.
Our Methodology
Demographics
All Voters
Sample Size
10,000
Geographical Breakdown
National
Time Period
7 Days
MIG Reports leverages EyesOver technology, employing Advanced AI for precise analysis. This ensures unparalleled precision, setting a new standard. Find out more about the unique data pull for this article.
Partisan battles over immigration continue to cause tension between average Americans and leftist activists. Securing the border is overwhelmingly popular among voters, including a growing segment of Democrats. This causes anti-ICE and anti-deportation activism by The Squad to draw sharp backlash online.
Voter Sentiment on ICE Enforcement
Americans increasingly perceive the Democratic border policies as failures, with 75% expressing negative views on Biden-era immigration practices. But frustration extends to activist Democrats like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Tlaib, who have openly fought to thwart ICE deportations and protect illegal immigrants.
Within the limited discussions praising anti-ICE activism, 60% of comments immediately draw counterarguments promoting strict immigration law enforcement. Public frustration over illegal immigration and funding spent on illegals is reaching a tipping point.
The overwhelming majority of voters—including Democrats—support stronger border security and oppose leniency. This sentiment has been reinforced by Democratic efforts to block enforcement mechanisms, creating perceptions that the left prioritizes migrants over American citizens.
MIG Reports data shows, in all border discussions:
- 75% negative sentiment toward Biden-era border policies and funding migrant accommodations.
- 65% negative toward Democratic policies perceived as enabling illegal immigration.
- 35% extreme disapproval of Democrats actively fighting deportations.
- 80% negative sentiment toward FEMA and DHS misallocating funds to house migrants over American citizens.
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This is a structural shift in the immigration debate. Previously controversial views that sanctuary cities and anti-ICE activism undermine national security are now mainstream. Voters, particularly Independents who lean nearly 2:1 pro-Trump, are growing impatient with Democrats prioritizing illegal migrants while crime and economic instability worsen.
AOC’s ICE-Avoidance Webinar
Few events have crystallized this frustration more than AOC’s recently exposed ICE-avoidance webinar. She advised illegal immigrants on how to evade federal law enforcement. She encouraged illegal immigrants to remain silent, refuse entry to ICE agents, and use legal loopholes to avoid deportation.
AOC’s activism ignited a firestorm, with many accusing her of aiding and abetting illegal immigration—a charge now under review by the Department of Justice following a referral from former ICE Director Tom Homan.
Voter reaction was swift and damning:
- Discussions about AOC’s activism push back with pro-enforcement arguments.
- Calls for her censure, prosecution, or removal from office surge across conservative and centrist circles.
- The event reinforces perceptions that Democrats—particularly The Squad—are shielding illegal immigrants at the expense of Americans.
This backlash isn’t limited to Ocasio-Cortez. Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and other Squad members are frequently tied to policies that voters see as reckless and dangerous. Their consistent advocacy for reduced ICE deportations and expanded protections for illegals alienate voters who are already angry with Democratic immigration policies.
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Financial and National Security Concerns
The opposition to Democrats intertwines with discussions of financial mismanagement and national security.
- 80% negative sentiment toward FEMA and DHS for diverting taxpayer funds to migrant accommodations.
- A recent FEMA corruption scandal—involving $59 million in luxury hotel payments for illegals—has become a symbol of wasteful spending.
- Voters increasingly link sanctuary policies to crime, cartel influence, and human smuggling networks.
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Americans view Biden administration policies as enabling illegal immigration as taxpayers foot the bill. Worse, law enforcement corruption cases—such as the arrest of Border Patrol agent Manuel Perez Jr. for cartel smuggling operations—fuel fears the system is broken at its core.
Political Consequences for Democrats
With the 2026 midterms on the horizon, Democrats face a growing problem. Immigration is emerging as a top-tier issue, and their party is increasingly viewed as soft on border security.
- Independents, already leaning toward Trump on immigration, are unlikely to back Democrats who oppose ICE.
- The Squad’s anti-enforcement stance is toxic outside deep-blue districts—hurting Democratic candidates in swing states.
- The GOP has successfully framed Biden’s immigration failures as a Democratic liability, ensuring the issue remains central in future elections.
The data is clear: Voters overwhelmingly favor stricter enforcement over leniency. The left’s embrace of anti-ICE activism is both unpopular and politically dooming.
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