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Democrats Give ‘Abolish ICE’ Slogan a Hard Look as a Formal Policy Position

The measures also seek criminal and civil accountability for DHS and ICE misconduct and tighter oversight of U.S. security assistance.

  • On Thursday, the Democratic National Committee's Resolutions Committee approved measures calling for the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and full enforcement of Leahy Laws in a 25-12 vote.
  • Submitted by DNC member Michele Johnson, the resolutions sparked internal debate when some members argued that calling to abolish ICE contradicts the party's established track record of seeking legislative reform.
  • RootsAction circled the meeting venue with a mobile billboard urging the party to uphold Leahy Laws; the passed resolution demands regular public reporting on implementation by the Department of State and Department of Defense.
  • The resolutions head to the full DNC for a final vote in Austin on Saturday, while Republican National Committee press secretary Natalie Baldassarre denounced the proposal as a "radical pro-criminal agenda."
  • Financial challenges, including an incomplete 2024 election autopsy and debt exceeding $18 million, continue to impact the party as members rally around embattled Chairman Ken Martin despite prior calls for his resignation.
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