Campus Protests and Democrats’ Newfound Commitment to the Rule of Law

Democrats have reason to think their strategy is working.

The latest Fox News poll found that, while the public supports Donald Trump’s actions in relation to border security by a whopping 15 points, he is narrowly underwater on the issue of “immigration.” The distinction between border policy and immigration policy is one the president himself helped establish. It probably reflects the public’s discomfort with the extent to which Trump’s deportation policies have produced conflicts with the courts.

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Noah Rothman

Noah Rothman is a senior writer at National Review. His third book, Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence, was published by Hachette in May 2026.

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Democrats have reason to think their strategy is working.

The latest Fox News poll found that, while the public supports Donald Trump’s actions in relation to border security by a whopping 15 points, he is narrowly underwater on the issue of “immigration.” The distinction between border policy and immigration policy is one the president himself helped establish. It probably reflects the public’s discomfort with the extent to which Trump’s deportation policies have produced conflicts with the courts.

About the Author

Noah Rothman

Noah Rothman is a senior writer at National Review. His third book, Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence, was published by Hachette in May 2026.