A Growing Call for an End to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, But Democrats are Stalling.
Support for abolishing ICE has surged in the wake of Renee Nicole Good's killing by an officer and reports of violent conduct by federal agents across the US. Despite this, many Democratic lawmakers are resisting calls to abolish the agency, opting instead to reform it.
The latest polls show that a significant majority of Americans support ending ICE, with 42% saying they back abolition and 49% opposing it. A recent survey found that 46% of respondents favor abolishing the agency, while 43% oppose doing so.
However, only a handful of Congressional Democrats have publicly supported abolishing ICE, and even then, their proposals are focused on reforms rather than complete elimination. Some lawmakers, like Senator Jeff Merkley, are calling for the removal of the DHS Secretary and passage of bills that would limit ICE's powers and force agents to display their identities.
In the House, some Democratic lawmakers, such as Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. Shri Thanedar, have proposed legislation aimed at reining in ICE's activities. However, so far, they have failed to consolidate around a list of demands or put pressure on their party leadership to take action.
The leader of Democrats in the Senate, Chuck Schumer, has also expressed support for an investigation into Good's death but has stopped short of calling for reforms to ICE. Similarly, the House Appropriations Committee chair, Tom Cole, is optimistic about a deal that could delay voting on DHS funding until later this year.
It remains to be seen whether Democrats will ultimately take action to end ICE or reform it significantly. With the agency facing increasing scrutiny and public pressure, the clock is ticking - with the Jan 30 appropriations deadline looming, lawmakers face an ultimatum: act now or risk a partial shutdown of the government.
Support for abolishing ICE has surged in the wake of Renee Nicole Good's killing by an officer and reports of violent conduct by federal agents across the US. Despite this, many Democratic lawmakers are resisting calls to abolish the agency, opting instead to reform it.
The latest polls show that a significant majority of Americans support ending ICE, with 42% saying they back abolition and 49% opposing it. A recent survey found that 46% of respondents favor abolishing the agency, while 43% oppose doing so.
However, only a handful of Congressional Democrats have publicly supported abolishing ICE, and even then, their proposals are focused on reforms rather than complete elimination. Some lawmakers, like Senator Jeff Merkley, are calling for the removal of the DHS Secretary and passage of bills that would limit ICE's powers and force agents to display their identities.
In the House, some Democratic lawmakers, such as Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. Shri Thanedar, have proposed legislation aimed at reining in ICE's activities. However, so far, they have failed to consolidate around a list of demands or put pressure on their party leadership to take action.
The leader of Democrats in the Senate, Chuck Schumer, has also expressed support for an investigation into Good's death but has stopped short of calling for reforms to ICE. Similarly, the House Appropriations Committee chair, Tom Cole, is optimistic about a deal that could delay voting on DHS funding until later this year.
It remains to be seen whether Democrats will ultimately take action to end ICE or reform it significantly. With the agency facing increasing scrutiny and public pressure, the clock is ticking - with the Jan 30 appropriations deadline looming, lawmakers face an ultimatum: act now or risk a partial shutdown of the government.
"Time waits for no man." As the clock is ticking away, it's clear that time is running out for Democrats to take action on abolishing ICE 
. The American people are screaming for change, and the public pressure is mounting 
. Will lawmakers listen and act now, or will they risk a partial government shutdown? 
. It's crazy how fast public opinion is shifting - 42% want abolition, 49% oppose it... that's a whole lotta people on board with ending the agency 
! Now, I'm not gonna lie, it's disheartening to see some Dem lawmakers dragging their feet on this one 
. But, you know what? Progress isn't always linear, and every small step counts 
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The US Democrats are really playing it safe here... I mean, I get it, reforming ICE instead of abolishing it is still a step in the right direction, but the pace is glacial! 42% of Americans are all for an end to ICE, that's a clear mandate 
. And those violent reports across the US? 
That's not something you can just sweep under the rug. I think Democrats need to put their foot down and take action before it's too late... the clock is ticking, literally! 
I mean, we're seeing a huge surge in support for ending ICE and it's like, finally, people are demanding change! The fact that 42% of Americans are already on board with abolition is mind-blowing, right? And it's not just the US either, there's a global movement against human rights abuses by law enforcement agencies. It's all about raising awareness and pushing for systemic change. Now, I know some folks might be thinking "but what about the logistics?" or "how will this affect our borders?" But honestly, I think this is a great opportunity to rethink our immigration policies and create a more just system. And who knows, maybe we'll even find ways to make it better for everyone! 
. It's been exposed for what it is – a breeding ground for abuse and corruption. Those calling for reform are being too lenient, if you ask me 
. Democrats can't just say they want change without taking concrete action. The public is demanding an end to this system of terror and yet we're still stuck in limbo. We need real leaders who aren't afraid to take the hard road and make a difference 
I mean come on 42% of Americans are totally on board with ending it already 
what's the hold up? 
Some Dem's are saying reform but that's just lip service. We need real change, not a band aid solution 
. It's been clear for years that ICE is a disaster 
and it's time to take action before someone else gets hurt 
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Like seriously, can't democrats just do what's right for once? 
It's not just about abolishing ICE, it's about justice for people like Renee Nicole Good and all those other victims who've been targeted by these agents. 
We need reforms ASAP! 
Let's get rid of ICE for good, not just tweak it to make it slightly less bad. 
we need to hold our leaders accountable and demand change! 46% of ppl want ICE gone?! that's like half the country 
can't they just do it already?! 
. Renee Nicole Good's death was a wake-up call for all us, and if some Dem lawmakers aren't gonna take action, I don't see how things'll change 
️. We're talkin' 'bout a partial shutdown of the government if they don't take action - that's some serious consequence 
. Can't we just have a straightforward conversation about reforming ICE? I'm tired of all these half-measures and delay tactics 
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. If they don't, I worry that ICE will just keep on doing its thing with no accountability 
. With a partial government shutdown looming, it's time for the Democrats to step up and make some real changes 
. I mean, we got polls saying majority Americans support it but still, some lawmakers are all about reform instead of straight up abolish 
. It's like they're trying to put lipstick on a pig and expect us to be okay with it 
THEY'RE SUPPOSED TO BE THE PARTY OF THE PEOPLE, BUT RIGHT NOW THEY'RE JUST PLAYING POLITICAL GAMES AND STALLING FOR TIME. 
. Anyway, I think it's crazy that Dems are being super slow on abolishing ICE considering how much public pressure there is. Like, 42% support abolition and we've had some major incidents with Good's killing and agents behaving violently... you'd think they'd at least be making some noise about reforming the agency. But nope, it seems like they're more interested in just taming the beast rather than putting it out of its misery 
. We need to hold them accountable for actually doing something meaningful instead of just saying we'll "investigate" this and that... how about some real action?!