A recent survey reveals deep divisions in how Americans view enforcement of immigration laws, with a striking number of young people on the left willing to cross lines that most reject outright. According to polling firm Cygnal, which surveyed 1,500 respondents, 60 percent of liberals under 30 believe it is acceptable to go beyond peaceful protest to halt ICE raids—even if that involves breaking the law.
“42 percent of liberals said it was acceptable to go beyond peaceful protest even if that meant breaking the law. The number jumps to 60 percent of liberals under the age of 30.”
This acceptance of violence comes at a time when federal agents face real threats on the ground in Democrat-run cities, where organized groups block deportations of individuals with criminal records. In Chicago, for instance, mobs have clashed with ICE officers attempting to remove illegal aliens convicted of serious offenses, including assault and drug trafficking. Similar scenes play out in Los Angeles, where protesters shield those who have no legal right to remain. These actions don’t happen in a vacuum—they’re egged on by politicians and media figures who paint law enforcement as the villains.