Harry Enten: Trump Losing Political Battle on Immigration Policy Amidst LA Protests

Public Opinion on Trump's Immigration Policies

• 📊 Donald Trump has lost the political battle regarding his response to immigration policies and protests in Los Angeles, with a net approval rating of -15 overall.
• 📉 Among independents, his net approval rating is even lower at -24, indicating a significant disconnect with a key voting demographic.
• ⚠️ The poll, taken after the Los Angeles protests began, shows 49% of Americans believe Trump has "gone too far" on immigration arrests, compared to 40% who believe he has "not gone too far."

Public Sentiment Towards ICE Raids

• 🚫 A majority of Americans, 54%, disapprove of more ICE raids at workplaces, with only 45% approving.
• 📉 Historically favorable ratings for ICE have declined as the number of raids has increased, suggesting public fatigue or opposition.
• 🎯 The protests in Los Angeles appear to have been successful in drawing attention to Trump's immigration policies and the ICE arrests.

Legal Battle Over National Guard Deployment

• ⚖️ A federal appeals court ruled that President Trump can keep control of California's National Guard in Los Angeles for now, a win for the administration.
• 🏛️ The court granted broad deference to the president's decisions regarding National Guard deployment, stating it cannot be reversed unless patently absurd or in bad faith.
• ❓ The exact scope of the National Guard's law enforcement functions, particularly in assisting ICE agents during arrests, is still to be determined in further court proceedings.

Dodgers and Community Response

• ⚾ The Dodgers organization denied ICE agents access to their stadium grounds, citing concerns about potential raids, leading to public back-and-forth with ICE and Customs and Border Patrol.
• 🗣️ There is frustration within the Latino community that the Dodgers have not been more vocal in supporting their efforts against immigration policies.
• 💔 Dodgers star Kiké Hernández expressed sadness and anger over the treatment of the community, calling it a violation and abuse.
• 📢 The silence from institutions like the Dodgers is contributing to heightened tensions, especially given the National Guard's presence without the governor's explicit request.