A woman who climbed the Statue of Liberty on July 4th to protest the separation of families at the U.S.-Mexico border has been convicted on charges of trespassing, disorderly conduct and interfering with government functions. She faces up to 18 months in prison. Do you think 18 months is an appropriate sentence for this crime?

A woman who climbed the Statue of Liberty on July 4th to protest the separation of families at the U.S.‑Mexico border has been convicted on charges of trespassing, disorderly conduct and interfering with government functions. She faces up to 18 months in prison. Do you think 18 months is an appropriate sentence for this crime? Published on December 18, 2018 → Survey conducted on December 18, 2018 on 2094 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

No, it should be less than 18 months

51%

Yes, 18 months is an appropriate sentence

25%

No, it should be more than 18 months

11%

Don’t know

13%

No, it should be less than 18 months

51%

Yes, 18 months is an appropriate sentence

25%

No, it should be more than 18 months

11%

Don’t know

13%

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