As the US grapples with the violent and lawless actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a growing number of Americans are calling for its abolition. For years, Democrats have been hesitant to take a strong stance on the issue, opting instead for incremental reforms that many see as too little, too late.
But it seems that the winds of public opinion are shifting in favor of the "Abolish ICE" movement. A recent poll found that 46% of respondents support abolishing the agency, while just 43% oppose it - a significant shift from 2019 when only 32% were in favor of abolition.
The catalyst for this change in opinion was the killing of Renee Good, a Minneapolis woman who was shot and killed by an ICE agent. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and protests across the country, with many calling for the agency to be dismantled altogether.
However, instead of embracing this momentum, establishment Democrats are once again opting for incremental reform. Top Democrats in Washington have been working to "fund" ICE, but with significant caveats - essentially, they're trying to tinker around the edges without actually addressing the fundamental issues with the agency.
This approach is not only ineffective, but it also shows a staggering lack of understanding of the American public's sentiment on the issue. The people who are calling for abolition are not just left-wing activists; they are ordinary Americans from all walks of life who have had enough of ICE's brutal tactics and racist policies.
It's time for Democrats to get out of their comfort zone and take a bold stance on this issue. Abolishing ICE is not just a radical idea; it's a necessary step towards building a more just and equitable society. The Intercept has long argued that the agency must be dismantled, but we understand that this will require courage and conviction from those in power.
The real question now is: will Democrats have the courage to do what's right, or will they continue to prioritize their own political survival over the welfare of the American people?
But it seems that the winds of public opinion are shifting in favor of the "Abolish ICE" movement. A recent poll found that 46% of respondents support abolishing the agency, while just 43% oppose it - a significant shift from 2019 when only 32% were in favor of abolition.
The catalyst for this change in opinion was the killing of Renee Good, a Minneapolis woman who was shot and killed by an ICE agent. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and protests across the country, with many calling for the agency to be dismantled altogether.
However, instead of embracing this momentum, establishment Democrats are once again opting for incremental reform. Top Democrats in Washington have been working to "fund" ICE, but with significant caveats - essentially, they're trying to tinker around the edges without actually addressing the fundamental issues with the agency.
This approach is not only ineffective, but it also shows a staggering lack of understanding of the American public's sentiment on the issue. The people who are calling for abolition are not just left-wing activists; they are ordinary Americans from all walks of life who have had enough of ICE's brutal tactics and racist policies.
It's time for Democrats to get out of their comfort zone and take a bold stance on this issue. Abolishing ICE is not just a radical idea; it's a necessary step towards building a more just and equitable society. The Intercept has long argued that the agency must be dismantled, but we understand that this will require courage and conviction from those in power.
The real question now is: will Democrats have the courage to do what's right, or will they continue to prioritize their own political survival over the welfare of the American people?
ICE abolition is getting more traction by the day, and I gotta say, it's about time. 46% of Americans are already on board with abolishing the agency - that's a major shift from 2019! 
It's not just left-wing activists making noise; ordinary people from all walks of life are fed up with ICE's brutal tactics and racist policies.
. It's like they're trying to fix a broken car with duct tape - not gonna cut it!
. Abolishing ICE isn't just a radical idea; it's necessary for building a more just and equitable society 
. Will they have the courage to do what's right, or will they keep prioritizing their own survival over the American people? 
. They need to take a hard stance and just abolish it altogether 
. We've seen too many horrific stories about people getting killed or tortured by these agents, and yet they're still trying to "fund" the agency with all sorts of caveats 
. Newsflash: that's not going to cut it anymore! The public is demanding change, and if Dems want to stay relevant, they need to deliver 
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. We need real change, not just tweaks around the edges. The public is fed up with ICE's tactics and it's time for them to be held accountable 
. Abolishing ICE isn't radical, it's necessary 
. 46% of Americans support abolishing the agency? That's crazy! I'm all for taking a bold stance on this issue - it's about time Democrats stop playing it safe and take responsibility for their own policies.
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the recent poll numbers are crazy like 46% of americans wanna abolish it what's taking so long for dems to catch on??
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. The agency has been a hotbed of corruption and racism for far too long, and it needs to be torn apart from the inside out 
. It's time for some real courage and conviction from those in power 
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. I mean, come on! If 46% of people want abolition, shouldn't they be listening? It's not just about left-wing activists; we've got law-abiding citizens from all walks of life who can't trust ICE anymore 
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. If they can't summon up the courage to do what's right, then I don't know who will 
. Like, if you're gonna abolish something that's been proven to be harmful, why try to fix it instead of just cutting it loose? I guess what I'm saying is, Dems need to get on board with the abolition idea and stop playing politics with people’s lives 
46% in favor of abolishing it is huge, btw! 
and yikes, establishment Dems just aren't getting it 
incremental reforms ain't gonna cut it, we need real change NOW 
. And let's be real, those incremental reforms aren't gonna cut it anymore 
. It's time for them to take a stand, not just on principle, but because it's what the people want 
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it's amazing how one person can spark such outrage and change in public opinion, but I feel for those who've lost someone to ICE's brutal tactics 
. If Democrats can't see that, then maybe it's time for some new blood in Washington 
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