People should be able to record video of immigration officers while they make arrests
Dem/Lean Dem89%
Rep/Lean Rep59%
Source: Pew Research Center, Jan. 29, 2026
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
Recording ICE Arrests
Pew Research Center, Jan. 29, 2026
Details
| Question | Do you think each of the following is acceptable or unacceptable for people to do? |
| Item | Record video of immigration officers while they make arrests |
| Response | Definitely or probably acceptable |
| Poll Main Page | How Americans See Immigration Officers’ Behaviors and Civilian Actions |
| Interview Period | Jan. 20, 2026 to Jan. 26, 2026 |
| Sample Size | 8,512 |
| Note | “Republicans” include Republicans and those who lean to the Republican party. “Democrats” include Democrats and those who lean to the Democratic party. |
| Policy Context | When this poll was conducted in January 2026, the fatal shooting of Renée Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent was in the news. Citizen-recorded video of the incident played a central role in public scrutiny of the encounter. |