Granite Staters Unhappy With ICE But Believe Illegal Immigration is a Serious Problem 2/25/2026
Abstract
A majority of New Hampshire residents think the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have made the country less safe and nearly half support abolishing ICE entirely. Only one-third of state residents trust the federal government to investigate recent ICE-related shootings in Minnesota and a majority favor impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. However, illegal immigration remains a serious issue to most Granite Staters, and approval of President Trump's handling of the issue is largely unchanged since early 2024. A majority continue to disapprove of Trump's overall job performance, with supporters and detractors of Trump frequently mentioning immigration as the main reason for their opinion.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Migration
Refugees
and Integration
Electoral Systems and Political Participation
Immigration Law and Human Rights
Publication details
- Journal / source
- University of New Hampshire Scholars Repository (University of New Hampshire at Manchester)
- Publication date
- 25 February 2026
- Language
- EN