The push to "Abolish ICE" is experiencing a surge in popularity, with more Americans now supporting the idea than ever before. This comes as no surprise, given the recent actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that have left many feeling frustrated and fearful.
Protests erupted across the country after the killing of Renee Good, a U.S. citizen who was killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis. The agent responsible for her death has been identified as Jonathan Ross, and his actions have sparked widespread outrage.
The Minneapolis mayor, Jacob Frey, took to social media to express his distaste for ICE's presence in the city, stating that he wanted them to "get the fuck out of Minneapolis." However, when questioned about abolishing the agency on Fox News, Frey softened his stance, saying he did not support doing so.
Other Democratic leaders have also been critical of ICE, but many seem hesitant to take a strong stance against the agency. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., and Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., both expressed concerns about the need for reform, but stopped short of calling for the abolition of the agency.
In contrast, progressive lawmakers like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have been vocal in their support for shutting down ICE. However, it remains to be seen whether more mainstream Democrats will follow suit.
Despite the growing momentum behind "Abolish ICE," many Democratic leaders are instead opting for incremental reforms that fail to address the root issues with the agency. This approach is not only ineffective but also damaging to the party's reputation and ability to connect with voters.
In fact, a recent poll found that 46 percent of Americans now support abolishing ICE, surpassing opposition to it for the first time. The shift in public opinion suggests that Democrats are out of touch with the concerns of ordinary citizens who are tired of seeing their rights violated by a law enforcement agency that operates outside the bounds of the law.
The irony is that Democrats' incrementalism could be seen as the very thing that has led to ICE's growth and expansion under Republican rule. If they genuinely want to address the systemic issues that have allowed ICE to thrive, it's time for them to put aside their fears and take a bold stance against this agency.
Protests erupted across the country after the killing of Renee Good, a U.S. citizen who was killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis. The agent responsible for her death has been identified as Jonathan Ross, and his actions have sparked widespread outrage.
The Minneapolis mayor, Jacob Frey, took to social media to express his distaste for ICE's presence in the city, stating that he wanted them to "get the fuck out of Minneapolis." However, when questioned about abolishing the agency on Fox News, Frey softened his stance, saying he did not support doing so.
Other Democratic leaders have also been critical of ICE, but many seem hesitant to take a strong stance against the agency. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., and Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., both expressed concerns about the need for reform, but stopped short of calling for the abolition of the agency.
In contrast, progressive lawmakers like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have been vocal in their support for shutting down ICE. However, it remains to be seen whether more mainstream Democrats will follow suit.
Despite the growing momentum behind "Abolish ICE," many Democratic leaders are instead opting for incremental reforms that fail to address the root issues with the agency. This approach is not only ineffective but also damaging to the party's reputation and ability to connect with voters.
In fact, a recent poll found that 46 percent of Americans now support abolishing ICE, surpassing opposition to it for the first time. The shift in public opinion suggests that Democrats are out of touch with the concerns of ordinary citizens who are tired of seeing their rights violated by a law enforcement agency that operates outside the bounds of the law.
The irony is that Democrats' incrementalism could be seen as the very thing that has led to ICE's growth and expansion under Republican rule. If they genuinely want to address the systemic issues that have allowed ICE to thrive, it's time for them to put aside their fears and take a bold stance against this agency.
... i think it's because most people just want to feel safe and secure in their communities, you know? but when you have an agency like ice that's supposed to be protecting us, but is actually causing more harm than good, it's hard not to get frustrated 
. maybe democrats are just playing it too safe, trying to appeal to the middle ground instead of taking a stand and saying "we're gonna do this differently". i mean, if they don't, people are gonna keep showing up at their doorstep demanding change 
... what's the point of having a party that's supposed to represent the people if you're not willing to take some risks? 
! I'm not surprised more people are speaking out against them, though - it's about time someone held them accountable. The fact that some Democrats are hesitant to take a strong stance is pretty frustrating 
. Meanwhile, progressive lawmakers like AOC are leading the charge and I'm totally here for it 
. Incremental reforms just aren't cutting it anymore 
#AbolishICE #EndTheInjustice #MakeItHappen
. It's all about taking a stand and demanding change, you know? I don't think Democrats should be playing it so safe when it comes to abolishing the agency. They need to show some real courage and conviction on this issue. And btw, 46% of Americans supporting abolition is like, totally huge! 
What's holding them back from taking a strong stance? It just makes sense to take down ICE once and for all... 
my friend's cousin has a sibling who got deported like 5 times and its always such a mess 
I mean, whats the point of having a Dem party if u cant even protect ur own constituents? 
The more ppl rally behind "Abolish ICE", the better chance we got at creating real change 
you're not even trying to address the real issues here. and what's with frey softening his stance on fox news? 
anyway, i guess we'll just have to keep pushing for change until our dems get their act together 
They need to get outta there ASAP! The fact that more Americans are supporting the idea than ever before is totally understandable given what's been going on with ICE. It's not right that Renee Good got killed by those agents and nothing has changed since then. I feel so bad for her fam 
. And yeah, some Dem leaders are being super weak about it...like Jacob Frey was all about getting rid of them but then didn't wanna say it out loud 
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, can't they just be honest about what needs to get done? Like, if 46% of Americans are already on board with abolishing ICE then it's clear that their incremental reforms aren't working... I mean, I know some of them are coming from a place of trying to find common ground, but at the end of the day it just feels like they're trying to appease people who don't want change 
. and yeah, the irony of dems being hesitant to take a strong stance on this is not lost on me... if they want to connect with voters and actually make a difference, it's time to put aside their fears and just say "you know what? we're done with ICE" 
. It's time for them to take a stand and show us they're willing to challenge the status quo 
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. I'm not surprised people are fed up with them. Renee Good's death was a wake-up call, you know? It's crazy that some politicians are too scared to take a real stance on it. They're just trying to appease the other side instead of doing what's right. Incremental reforms aren't gonna cut it when it comes to an agency like ICE. We need to see some serious change and fast 
. And btw, 46% of Americans now support abolishing ICE... I'm not surprised 
. It's about time more people woke up to the fact that this agency is a menace.
and how amazed I was by the efficiency of their train system. Like, it's seamless and hassle-free – you can just tap in and out whenever you want! 
. Maybe we should redirect some of that energy towards creating a better, more streamlined system instead of just abolishing ICE altogether 
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. It's time for Democrats to be honest with themselves and the public - they need to stop playing games and take a strong stance against ICE. Incremental reforms are just band-aid solutions that won't fix the underlying issues 
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. The fact that more Americans are now supporting the idea of abolishing ICE is like, finally, some sense is being made 
! Renee Good's death was absolutely heartbreaking 
! 46% of Americans agree with me, that's a lot of people 
It's time for them to be brave and take a stand against ICE 
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. But the truth is, this agency has been operating outside of the law for far too long and it's time for them to be held accountable.