- An Oregon Democratic Representative has sparked controversy by calling for the abolition of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.
- During a town hall meeting, the representative compared the immigration enforcement actions under former President Trump’s administration to acts of “terrorism.”
- The declaration came in response to immigration policies perceived as aggressive and harsh, which have been implemented and supported by the Trump administration.
- A video capturing this statement has gone viral, bringing national attention to the representative’s stance on immigration reform.
- The Democratic lawmaker pledged to push for the dismantling of ICE if the Democratic Party regains significant political power.
- This statement is part of broader Democratic efforts to critique and revise the current immigration enforcement framework in the United States.
- The call to abolish ICE aligns with demands from certain progressive segments within the Democratic Party for more humane immigration policies.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-dem-compares-trumps-illegal-immigration-crackdown-terrorism-abolish-ice)
