As the immigration debate intensifies, more and more Democrats are calling for the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). However, some Americans are now questioning whether these calls will hurt Democrats in the forthcoming midterm elections, reports The Hill.
An Overview of Calls to Abolish ICE
The ongoing debate over immigration will not subside anytime soon. Even after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to halt the separation of migrant families who illegally enter the United States, many Americans remain dissatisfied.
Over the past few weeks, left-wing activists and protesters have begun calling for the end of ICE. Democratic leaders are also gradually advocating for the termination of this group. Conversely, right-wingers and Republican leaders have expressed their support for the continuation of ICE and legal immigration.
Calls for the end of ICE largely began after Americans learned of the separation of children from their families. However, while many liberals faulted President Trump and his administration for the foregoing separations, not all people share this viewpoint.
