Democrats are Failing to Deliver on Promises to Reforms After ICE Officer Kills Minneapolis Woman, Critics Say.
Despite a surge in support for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Democratic lawmakers have yet to take concrete action. The killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer in January has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for the agency's abolition. However, Democrats in Congress are instead opting for reform, citing the need to address "authoritarian policing tactics" and ensure that federal agents operate within the law.
A growing number of surveys suggest that a majority of Americans support abolishing ICE, but so far, only a handful of Congressional Democrats have expressed a willingness to do so. Instead, lawmakers like Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are focusing on reforming the agency, with proposals aimed at reining in ICE's powers and increasing transparency.
One proposal, known as the PUBLIC SAFETY Act, would redirect billions of dollars from ICE towards local law enforcement agencies, effectively revoking the agency's budget. Similar measures have been proposed by other lawmakers, including Sen. Martin Heinrich and Rep. Ilhan Omar.
While some Democrats argue that reform is necessary to address what they see as a culture of impunity within ICE, critics say that this approach will only serve to perpetuate the same problems. "We're not going to be able to fix this agency until we fundamentally change its mission," said Rep. Shri Thanedar, who has proposed multiple bills aimed at dismantling ICE.
Despite growing public pressure and criticism from some of their own colleagues, Democrats in Congress seem reluctant to take bold action on ICE. The party's leadership, including Schumer and House Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have yet to make concrete demands for reform, instead opting for a more cautious approach that seeks to delay the vote on DHS funding.
As the January 30 appropriations deadline looms, it remains to be seen whether Democrats will follow through on their promises to take action against ICE. So far, the agency's future hangs in the balance, leaving many to wonder if lawmakers are truly committed to making meaningful changes.
Despite a surge in support for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Democratic lawmakers have yet to take concrete action. The killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer in January has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for the agency's abolition. However, Democrats in Congress are instead opting for reform, citing the need to address "authoritarian policing tactics" and ensure that federal agents operate within the law.
A growing number of surveys suggest that a majority of Americans support abolishing ICE, but so far, only a handful of Congressional Democrats have expressed a willingness to do so. Instead, lawmakers like Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are focusing on reforming the agency, with proposals aimed at reining in ICE's powers and increasing transparency.
One proposal, known as the PUBLIC SAFETY Act, would redirect billions of dollars from ICE towards local law enforcement agencies, effectively revoking the agency's budget. Similar measures have been proposed by other lawmakers, including Sen. Martin Heinrich and Rep. Ilhan Omar.
While some Democrats argue that reform is necessary to address what they see as a culture of impunity within ICE, critics say that this approach will only serve to perpetuate the same problems. "We're not going to be able to fix this agency until we fundamentally change its mission," said Rep. Shri Thanedar, who has proposed multiple bills aimed at dismantling ICE.
Despite growing public pressure and criticism from some of their own colleagues, Democrats in Congress seem reluctant to take bold action on ICE. The party's leadership, including Schumer and House Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have yet to make concrete demands for reform, instead opting for a more cautious approach that seeks to delay the vote on DHS funding.
As the January 30 appropriations deadline looms, it remains to be seen whether Democrats will follow through on their promises to take action against ICE. So far, the agency's future hangs in the balance, leaving many to wonder if lawmakers are truly committed to making meaningful changes.
. I mean, come on, a woman gets killed by an ICE officer and suddenly all we get from Democrats is talk about reforming the agency? It's not enough! We need to abolish ICE altogether, it's time for our lawmakers to take a stand against authoritarian policing tactics. Reform won't cut it, we need a complete overhaul of the agency's mission and structure 
. I'm not seeing any concrete action from Congress and it's frustrating 
. The fact that they're more worried about delaying the vote on DHS funding than actually taking bold action is just crazy 
. We need to hold our lawmakers accountable for this one, we can't keep waiting around for something to change 
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This is so frustrating... I mean, I get that reform is better than nothing, but come on! 
If most Americans support abolishing ICE and you guys are still debating it, what's the point of even trying? It feels like you're just going through the motions to placate public opinion without actually making any real changes. And what about the woman who was killed by an ICE officer? Her family deserves justice and accountability, not some watered-down reform proposal that's just a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. I'm not asking for abolition, I just want to see some real progress and concrete action from my representatives. It's time for them to stop playing politics with people's lives 
. I mean, we've had enough of these authoritarian policing tactics and the lack of accountability within ICE 
. We need to see some real action on this 
. Redirecting billions of dollars from ICE to local law enforcement agencies could be a great start 
, but let's not forget that it's just a Band-Aid solution 
. We need to dismantle the agency altogether if we want to truly fix these problems 
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. We need to see real leadership from our lawmakers, not just empty rhetoric 
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. We should be ashamed that it's come to this 
. Let's make some noise and demand change 
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we need real change here, not just lip service! 
what's the point of having a majority if you cant even deliver on promises?! 
this is so infuriating!!!!!!!
. I mean, Renee Nicole Good was just killed by an ICE officer and now they're all about reform? Come on, that's not good enough 
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. We can't keep pretending that everything is okay when it's not. I'm all for transparency and accountability, but this is just a band-aid solution. We need to take a hard look at the agency's mission and values and see if they align with our country's values 
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. No more empty promises or delay tactics. We need concrete action now, not later. The public is watching and we expect results 
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. Newsflash: her death is still a travesty and it needs to be addressed NOW. Abolishing ICE isn't just a pipe dream, it's a necessity 
. I'm still waiting for them to make concrete demands for reform... but till then, I'll just keep shouting from the rooftops 
. It's time for these politicians to stop playing games and start doing what's right