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Backlash against US immigration agency

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January 17, 2026

THE fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer led to a wave of backlash against the Trump administration with a poll published this week showing that more Americans support abolishing the agency.

The latest poll from The Economist and YouGov found 46% of people supported abolishing the ICE, compared to 43% who are in opposition of the movement; 12% were unsure. This result meant the public opinion was undergoing a major change.

Support for abolishing the ICE has been rising since US President Donald Trump began his second term, Forbes reported on Tuesday, saying 25% were in favour of getting rid of the agency before Trump’s inauguration compared to 42% after the death of Good, which has triggered nationwide protests.

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Military force in Iran will backfire for Washington

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Impact of SA‘s new tax structure on anti-money laundering efforts

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Nizamiye Schools achieve 100% matric pass rate

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1 min

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Tips for a healthy start

IN a world dominated by technology and ever-increasing pressure, it’s easy to get carried away by workplace demands at the expense of most other things in our lives — especially our health.

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Khumalo refutes state capture claims

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A toast to connection, not excess

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2 mins

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Cultural event promises music, art, community experience

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Thousands of top students locked out of universities

THE euphoria following one of the country’s best-ever matric pass rates has been tempered by the harsh reality that high marks do not guarantee a place at university.

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3 mins

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