Abolish ICE

In October 2026, a protest broke out in New York City's Foley Square, where demonstrators gathered to express their opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The protest was sparked by an incident in which ICE agents fired on a group of protesters, resulting in the death of one person.

The protest was organized by various groups, including the New York City chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the National Immigration Law Center. The groups condemned the use of force by ICE agents and called for the abolition of the agency.

The protest was not an isolated incident, as there have been several other instances of ICE agents using excessive force against protesters in recent years. In 2020, ICE agents were involved in a shootout with protesters in Portland, Oregon, resulting in the death of one protester.

The use of force by ICE agents has been a long-standing issue, with many critics arguing that the agency's tactics are often disproportionate to the threat posed by protesters. The abolition of ICE is a proposal that has been gaining traction in recent years, with many advocates arguing that the agency is no longer necessary in its current form.

The proposal is based on the idea that ICE's primary function is to deport immigrants, and that this function can be accomplished through other means, such as the use of local law enforcement agencies. The proposal to abolish ICE has been met with resistance from some lawmakers, who argue that the agency plays a critical role in national security.

However, many experts argue that the benefits of abolishing ICE outweigh the costs, and that the agency's focus on deportation is not an effective way to address the complex issues surrounding immigration.