AAPI Community Criticizes Trump's Immigration Policies

0:00It's March 23rd. This is Vancouver News today, AI-powered stories from your city. A new poll from AAPI data and APNORCY reveals that most Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, feel President Trump's second term, has done more harm than good on immigration and border security. This survey came right after some troubling ICE incidents in January, including the fatal shootings of two United States citizens and the harsh. Senate of among American man and just his underwear during freezing weather. Earlier, in November, immigration raids on Kauai and Hawaii led to nearly four dozen arrests. Community members are voicing strong concerns over these aggressive tactics. For instance, folks in places like Hawaii are feeling the direct impact with calls for more accountability, such as requiring face coverings or body, cameras for agents. The poll also highlights widespread negativity toward ICE itself, with 73 percent of respondents holding a somewhat or very unfavorable view.

1:03Many oppose broader policies like travel bans from certain countries or deporting long-term residents married to citizens. While a pain split on whether undocumented immigration hurts jobs or public services, the overall sentiment points to a community pushing back. Just what they see as overreach, urging a fair approach to enforcement.