Protesters in Minneapolis have taken to the streets, demanding an end to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency's brutal tactics. The Trump administration's recent deployment of 2,000 federal agents on a racist crusade against the city's Somali population has sparked widespread outrage.
At the forefront of this movement is the slogan "Abolish ICE." Once a fringe demand, it now carries significant weight as Americans from across the country rally behind it. For the first time, more people support abolishing ICE than oppose it, with 46% of respondents in a recent poll saying they back the measure.
However, establishment Democrats have been slow to respond. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has called for ICE to "get out" of the city, but softened his tone when interviewed on Fox News. Senator Chris Murphy and Representative Darren Soto have also distanced themselves from the idea, instead advocating for incremental reforms that fail to address the core issue.
If Democrats do not take a stronger stance against ICE, they risk losing their credibility with voters. This is not just about politics; it's about upholding the democratic promises of the Constitution and defending human rights.
The shift in public opinion on abolishing ICE is significant. The poll results show that even moderate Americans are now behind this measure, suggesting that "Abolish ICE" could become a mainstream position. It's time for Democrats to take note.
To truly win, Democrats must be bold and take a clear stance against authoritarianism. This means supporting legislation that would dismantle the agency or significantly limit its powers. Anything less would be a cop-out, allowing them to continue perpetuating the same incrementalist policies that have failed them in the past.
The time for compromise is over; the time for courage is now. The lives of people under federal occupation in cities across the country depend on it.
At the forefront of this movement is the slogan "Abolish ICE." Once a fringe demand, it now carries significant weight as Americans from across the country rally behind it. For the first time, more people support abolishing ICE than oppose it, with 46% of respondents in a recent poll saying they back the measure.
However, establishment Democrats have been slow to respond. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has called for ICE to "get out" of the city, but softened his tone when interviewed on Fox News. Senator Chris Murphy and Representative Darren Soto have also distanced themselves from the idea, instead advocating for incremental reforms that fail to address the core issue.
If Democrats do not take a stronger stance against ICE, they risk losing their credibility with voters. This is not just about politics; it's about upholding the democratic promises of the Constitution and defending human rights.
The shift in public opinion on abolishing ICE is significant. The poll results show that even moderate Americans are now behind this measure, suggesting that "Abolish ICE" could become a mainstream position. It's time for Democrats to take note.
To truly win, Democrats must be bold and take a clear stance against authoritarianism. This means supporting legislation that would dismantle the agency or significantly limit its powers. Anything less would be a cop-out, allowing them to continue perpetuating the same incrementalist policies that have failed them in the past.
The time for compromise is over; the time for courage is now. The lives of people under federal occupation in cities across the country depend on it.
ICE needs to be held accountable for their brutal tactics and I'm loving how people are now backing the "Abolish ICE" slogan. It's crazy how public opinion has shifted, even moderate Americans are now behind it 
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. We can't keep playing politics as usual and expect things to change. The Constitution and human rights are at stake here 
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. It's time for them to stop compromising and start fighting for real change 
. Anything less is just a cop-out, allowing them to continue perpetuating the same incrementalist policies that have failed them in the past 
. We need courage now, not compromise 
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It's like they're still trying to play nice with Trump and his ilk 
They need to remember that the ppl are getting sick of all the incremental reforms and just want real change 
. And can we please talk about how ridiculous it is for some of them to distance themselves from the issue when they're already getting hammered by critics? 
Can you imagine living in a city where 2,000 federal agents are patrolling streets just because of your skin color? 
It's heartbreaking to think about how many ppl have been affected by ICE's brutal tactics. I'm loving the fact that ppl from all over the country are now standing behind "Abolish ICE" - it's like a wave of change is washing over our nation! 
I wish Democrats would take a stronger stance against ICE and show us they're not just talking the talk, but walking the walk 
. It's time for courage, not compromise! 
and it's crazy how much ppl are finally waking up to that fact! 46% supporting abolishment is like, a huge deal - I mean, we're seeing more support for this than opposition, which is wild 
. But what's even crazier is how Democrats are playing it so chill 
. Like, where's the fire? Where's the passion? We need our leaders to be bold and take a stand against these authoritarian tactics 
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. We're talking about people being treated like they're less than human because of their immigration status. It's time for Democrats to step up and show us that they care about the people, not just the power 
. And honestly, I think this is an opportunity for them to rebrand themselves as the party of progress 
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and make some noise 
. And we need them now! The lives of people under federal occupation in cities across the country depend on it 
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I'm so tired of politicians playing it safe when it comes to standing up for what's right! Abolishing ICE isn't just a fringe demand, it's about humanity and treating people with dignity 
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. The lives of those under federal occupation depend on it 
. Let's see some real leadership from our politicians and demand the change we deserve 
The more I read about this ICE thing, the more my heart goes out to those Somali people living in Minneapolis. It's just not right that 2k federal agents are being sent in there like some kind of law enforcement squad to 'take care' of a community. Newsflash: communities don't need policing - they need support and understanding! 
. We need bold leaders who aren't afraid to challenge the status quo and stand up for human rights 
shouldn't that be a big deal for them? 
and what's with the incremental reforms thingy... isn't that just gonna keep letting ice continue its racist actions? 
i feel like democrats are being super spineless about this one... 
. It's time for Democrats to show some real courage and take on the establishment.
and human rights, duh! 
. Democrats gotta be bold 
, can't just sit back and let ICE keep wreaking havoc on innocent lives 
. Need to support legislation that dismantles the agency or limits its powers 
, anything less is a cop-out 
, not compromise 
and defend human rights 
, it's time for Democrats to take note 
!
I'm loving this momentum behind the movement 