"The killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Macklin Good in Minneapolis have renewed a long-running debate among Democrats over how best to address immigration enforcement, and whether advocating for "abolishing ICE" fits into a winning political playbook. It is a debate that has taken on new urgency among Democrats against a backdrop of bipartisan backlash to the Trump administration's deportation efforts, led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement."
"Calls to "abolish ICE" have been particularly amplified by progressive candidates, especially among younger Democrats running for Congress and those challenging Democratic incumbents. On Capitol Hill, far fewer Democrats have re-upped support for abolishing the agency, despite many rallying around the issue during President Trump's first term. Instead, many elected Democrats have called for reforms at ICE, wary of appearing out of step with voters who want strong enforcement of immigration laws but who disagree with the administration's tactics."
The fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Macklin Good by federal officers in Minneapolis have intensified debate over immigration enforcement and the role of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Bipartisan backlash has emerged against the Trump administration's deportation efforts. Democrats see a political opening ahead of the midterm elections to shift messaging on immigration after struggles in 2024, but internal divisions persist. Progressive candidates increasingly call to abolish ICE, particularly younger challengers, while many elected Democrats favor reforming the agency to avoid appearing soft on enforcement. Centrist strategists urge focusing criticism on administration missteps rather than broad institutional abolition.
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