Immigration Enforcement
Immigration is one of the most debated issues heading into the 2026 midterms, with federal crackdowns and deportation policies generating strong reactions. YouGov polling shows immigration as a consistently top national concern, and Pew Research shows Republicans hold a net advantage on immigration policy (+5), making it a key issue in conservative-leaning states like Arkansas.
How should Arkansas respond to federal immigration enforcement policies?
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Sources
Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/question/What-are-key-issues-in-the-2026-midterms
Tariff policies and harsh immigration crackdowns, such as the ones seen in early 2026 in Minnesota, have hurt the president and the Republican Party. Numerous polls have seen the president's approval rating on these issues fall.
YouGov / The Economist — https://yougov.com/en-us/trackers/most-important-issues-facing-the-us
A majority of Americans have little or no confidence in ICE... Do you support or oppose the use of data from license-plate readers by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to track undocumented immigrants?
Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
- Oppose state cooperation with ICE, create sanctuary protections, and support pathways to legal status.
- Limit state law enforcement's role in immigration enforcement and oppose use of surveillance tools by ICE.
- Cooperate with federal immigration agencies while protecting due process rights of all Arkansas residents.
- Fully cooperate with ICE and dedicate state resources to assist federal deportation enforcement efforts.
- Pass state laws that criminalize undocumented presence and actively assist in mass deportation operations.