The fight to dismantle the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has gained momentum, with more Americans supporting the "Abolish ICE" movement than ever before. However, it appears that the Democratic establishment is still dragging its feet on this critical issue.
Since the beginning of January, Minneapolis has been under siege by a 2,000-strong federal occupation force sent by the Trump administration to crack down on the city's Somali population. The situation has escalated to include tear gas, beatings, and the heinous killing of Renee Good at the hands of an ICE agent. These events have sparked widespread outrage and calls for the abolition of ICE.
Despite this, many establishment Democrats are still hesitant to take a strong stance against ICE. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey initially declared that ICE should leave the city but later softened his tone on Fox News. Senator Chris Murphy has called on ICE to comply with the law, while Representative Darren Soto has dismissed the idea of terminating the agency.
The Democratic Party's powerbrokers seem committed to hedging their bets and finding common ground with deeply unpopular positions. This approach is likely to cost them dearly at the voting booth, as they have made similar mistakes in the past that have resulted in losses for Democrats.
In contrast, progressive voices like Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are pushing for a more radical approach. They argue that abolishing ICE would be a significant step towards defending democracy and upholding the principles of the Constitution.
The numbers suggest that the tide is turning against ICE. A recent poll found that 46% of Americans support abolishing the agency, while only 43% oppose it. This shift in public opinion is likely to put pressure on Democrats to take a stronger stance.
However, as long as they continue to prioritize incremental reforms over bold action, Democrats will struggle to win back power and represent the views of their constituents. The time has come for them to get closer to fighting to take away ICE's funding and dismantle the agency altogether – an approach that is increasingly becoming the moderate position on this issue.
In a broader context, the crisis unfolding in Minneapolis highlights the dangers of authoritarianism and the erosion of democratic values in the United States. As the Intercept reports, the Trump administration is engaged in a full-scale takeover of the US government, with court orders being ignored and MAGA loyalists taking charge of federal law enforcement agencies.
This situation demands bold action from those who value truth, justice, and democracy. The fight to dismantle ICE must be part of this broader struggle against authoritarianism and for the protection of our fundamental freedoms.
As the Intercept editor-in-chief Ben Messig puts it, "The time has come for us to take a stand." Will you join the conversation?
Since the beginning of January, Minneapolis has been under siege by a 2,000-strong federal occupation force sent by the Trump administration to crack down on the city's Somali population. The situation has escalated to include tear gas, beatings, and the heinous killing of Renee Good at the hands of an ICE agent. These events have sparked widespread outrage and calls for the abolition of ICE.
Despite this, many establishment Democrats are still hesitant to take a strong stance against ICE. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey initially declared that ICE should leave the city but later softened his tone on Fox News. Senator Chris Murphy has called on ICE to comply with the law, while Representative Darren Soto has dismissed the idea of terminating the agency.
The Democratic Party's powerbrokers seem committed to hedging their bets and finding common ground with deeply unpopular positions. This approach is likely to cost them dearly at the voting booth, as they have made similar mistakes in the past that have resulted in losses for Democrats.
In contrast, progressive voices like Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are pushing for a more radical approach. They argue that abolishing ICE would be a significant step towards defending democracy and upholding the principles of the Constitution.
The numbers suggest that the tide is turning against ICE. A recent poll found that 46% of Americans support abolishing the agency, while only 43% oppose it. This shift in public opinion is likely to put pressure on Democrats to take a stronger stance.
However, as long as they continue to prioritize incremental reforms over bold action, Democrats will struggle to win back power and represent the views of their constituents. The time has come for them to get closer to fighting to take away ICE's funding and dismantle the agency altogether – an approach that is increasingly becoming the moderate position on this issue.
In a broader context, the crisis unfolding in Minneapolis highlights the dangers of authoritarianism and the erosion of democratic values in the United States. As the Intercept reports, the Trump administration is engaged in a full-scale takeover of the US government, with court orders being ignored and MAGA loyalists taking charge of federal law enforcement agencies.
This situation demands bold action from those who value truth, justice, and democracy. The fight to dismantle ICE must be part of this broader struggle against authoritarianism and for the protection of our fundamental freedoms.
As the Intercept editor-in-chief Ben Messig puts it, "The time has come for us to take a stand." Will you join the conversation?
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. But at the same time, I get why some folks might be thinkin it's a bit extreme 
. Can't we just find some common ground and try to make things better without throwin the baby out with the bathwater? 
️. I mean, I know the Somali population's got some issues too, but can't we just have a respectful convo and figure things out instead of resortin to tear gas and violence 
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. We need to listen to each other's perspectives and try to find ways to work together 
. And yeah, maybe that means makin some tough decisions and takin a stand, but it's worth it in the end 
. it's not gonna work out for them if they don't take a stronger stance on this 
. It's time for Democrats to stop playing nice and show some real backbone. 46% of Americans want it abolished, which is like the majority wanting a new iPhone every year 
. They need to take a stand against this agency that's been causing so much harm, especially to communities of color. And let's be real, Trump's admin is just making things worse with their authoritarian tactics 
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OMG u guys like how democrats r all over the place on this whole abolishing ice thing?? some ppl think they should just let go of it completely 
. We need bold action, not just incremental reforms 
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. It's time for us to stand up for truth, justice, and democracy 
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the numbers dont lie, people are seriously ready for change 
46% support abolishing ICE, that's huge! we need our leaders to listen to us and fight for what's right 
Not gonna happen, fam! It's time for them to take a stand and fight for what's right, even if it means ruffling some feathers. And can we talk about how Minneapolis is getting taken over by the feds? 
This authoritarian takeover vibe is straight up scary, folks. We need to take a page out of AOC's book and demand some serious change! 
and I think it's time for the Democratic Party to step up their game. They can't keep playing it safe and expecting people to still vote for them. We need bold action, not incremental reforms 
. The fact that the Democratic establishment is so slow on the uptake is just frustrating. They're playing into Trump's hands and giving him a victory on this one 