A growing number of Americans are now calling for the complete dismantling of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, with support reaching a historic high. This shift in public opinion comes amidst the tragic killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent, as well as reports of widespread arrests and violent crackdowns on communities deemed "undesirable" by the Trump administration.
Contrary to expectations, Democrats have shown little enthusiasm for the idea of abolishing ICE, instead opting for incremental reforms that many see as inadequate. The party's reluctance to take a strong stance on this issue is alarming given the growing public outcry and protests against the agency's actions.
A recent poll conducted by The Economist/YouGov found that 46 percent of respondents support abolishing ICE, compared to just 43 percent who oppose it. Notably, this shift in opinion cuts across party lines, with a significant portion of conservatives now backing the abolition of ICE.
It is evident that Democrats are struggling to adapt to this changing public sentiment. Their reluctance to take bold action against ICE comes at a time when the agency's authoritarian actions and anti-immigrant rhetoric have galvanized opposition across the country.
To capitalize on this momentum, Democratic leaders must be willing to abandon their timid approach in favor of more substantial reforms that align with the growing demands of the American people. By doing so, they can demonstrate their commitment to protecting human rights, upholding democratic values, and standing against authoritarianism.
Ultimately, it is time for Democrats to seize the initiative on this issue and take a bold stance against ICE's destructive policies. Anything less would be a betrayal of the public's trust and an abandonment of the fundamental principles that underpin American democracy.
Contrary to expectations, Democrats have shown little enthusiasm for the idea of abolishing ICE, instead opting for incremental reforms that many see as inadequate. The party's reluctance to take a strong stance on this issue is alarming given the growing public outcry and protests against the agency's actions.
A recent poll conducted by The Economist/YouGov found that 46 percent of respondents support abolishing ICE, compared to just 43 percent who oppose it. Notably, this shift in opinion cuts across party lines, with a significant portion of conservatives now backing the abolition of ICE.
It is evident that Democrats are struggling to adapt to this changing public sentiment. Their reluctance to take bold action against ICE comes at a time when the agency's authoritarian actions and anti-immigrant rhetoric have galvanized opposition across the country.
To capitalize on this momentum, Democratic leaders must be willing to abandon their timid approach in favor of more substantial reforms that align with the growing demands of the American people. By doing so, they can demonstrate their commitment to protecting human rights, upholding democratic values, and standing against authoritarianism.
Ultimately, it is time for Democrats to seize the initiative on this issue and take a bold stance against ICE's destructive policies. Anything less would be a betrayal of the public's trust and an abandonment of the fundamental principles that underpin American democracy.
it's crazy how one person can make such a huge impact on people's lives like Renee Good did. I think what's really important here is to recognize that there are many people who care deeply about justice & compassion, but might not know where to start or feel empowered to take action. That's why it's so crucial for Democrats to lead the charge & show us all what bold reform looks like 
, 46% is still a far cry from total abolition... I mean, come on, who exactly is gonna take care of all those border crossings and immigration issues? And what's with this "authoritarian actions" nonsense, ICE has just been doing their job (or so they claim) for decades... a little reform doesn't hurt anyone 
. And let's be real, most conservatives aren't backing ICE abolition because it's actually the right thing to do, but 'cause some lefties are getting on their case about it 
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. I'm glad to see more ppl across party lines agreeing that something needs to change 
. It's crazy that Democrats aren't being more aggressive on this issue tho - they need to step up their game if they wanna be taken seriously again 
...democrats need to step up their game and show some real leadership on this one, like what's taking so long for them to make a move? 
...the public is getting restless and it's time for them to take action 
. I mean, we all know how ICE has been treating people, it's not right and it needs to change ASAP 
. Incremental reforms ain't gonna cut it anymore - we need drastic changes that actually prioritize human rights over politics 
and now ppl are finally speaking out against this agency's wrongdoings! i feel for dems tho, they're tryin to navigate this complex issue but it's clear the public is NOT on their side 
. Dems gotta step up & show us they care about human rights & democracy 
46% of Americans now think ICE should be abolished 
. On a serious note, did you see that poll from The Economist/YouGov? It's not just libs who are on board with abolishing ICE, conservatives too! 
43% still oppose it tho. This public outcry against ICE's actions is getting real and I think Dems should take note 
. Incremental reforms ain't gonna cut it anymore 
. Time for a new strategy, Dem leadership 
I also don't get why Democrats aren't being more aggressive about this - isn't protecting human rights kinda a priority for them? 
. Democrats say they wanna reform, but reforms that just fix the symptoms not the disease don't cut it 
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. Abolishin' ICE would be a major win for human rights and democracy, period 
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I was saying last week, about those incremental reforms... they're just not gonna cut it anymore 
. We need some real, bold action here!
I mean, have you seen those videos of them raiding apartments in the middle of the night? It's so reckless and scary. My aunt has a cousin who got caught up in one of these raids and had to fly back to Mexico for like 6 months. It was such a nightmare for her. Anyway, it's about time we do something about this. The poll numbers are crazy - 46% want ICE gone? That's huge! We need some real action from the Democrats, not just more of the same old incremental reforms. They're gonna lose voters if they don't take a stand on this one 
Democrats should really take this momentum & make some real changes instead of just tweaking the system