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Democrats Revive ICE Demands From Shutdown as They Prepare to Take over House Majority

Several Democratic congressional candidates are campaigning to "abolish ICE" in upcoming midterm elections, with a YouGov survey finding 77% of Democrats and 52% of independents at least somewhat supportive of the movement.
Proponents argue the 23-year-old agency is irreparably damaged and reform impossible, citing its creation under President George W. Bush as evidence that immigration enforcement existed before ICE.
Michigan Senate contender Abdul El-Sayed and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker have not offered an alternative strategy for immigration enforcement, leaving candidates vulnerable to Republican attacks this fall.
Ethan Fauré, a senior research analyst at the progressive Political Research Associates, says calls to "abolish ICE" versus "reform ICE" are not politically viable without a comprehensive alternative.
If the party wants to win the White House in 2028, it needs to develop a plan for immigration enforcement, as Republican campaigns are expected to air ads this fall accusing Democrats of opposing deportation of violent criminals.

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Sure, the U.S. could ‘abolish ICE.’ Then what?

It would be political folly for the Democratic Party to embrace calls to “abolish ICE,” without adopting a substitute blueprint for immigration enforcement.

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West Central Tribune

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David M. Drucker: The US could ‘abolish ICE.’ Then what?

From the commentary, "Abolishing ICE is a simplistic message that makes Democratic candidates easy pickings for Republicans. "

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'Abolish ICE' mantra makes Democrats easy pickings

It would be political folly for the Democratic Party to fully embrace calls to "abolish ICE," at least without adopting a substitute blueprint for strong immigration enforcement.

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Democrats revive ICE demands from shutdown as they prepare to take over House majority

Democrats forced a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security earlier this year over their list of demands that included narrowing how and when ICE can arrest people, barring officers from wearing masks and imposing a stricter policy for use of force. They didn't get any concessions then but see it as a blueprint if they win control of the House in November's elections.

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