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Support for Abolishing ICE Surges After Minneapolis Shooting

1/14/2026

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Thanedar Proposes Abolish ICE

Following the shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis, support for abolishing ICE has risen to 46%, up from 27% in June 2025.
Congressman Shri Thanedar plans to introduce Abolish ICE Act.
Protests against ICE have erupted, including in Nashville where lawmakers joined demonstrators.
Some Democrats warn that embracing abolition could alienate moderate voters.
Republicans defend ICE's actions as necessary for law enforcement.

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Hannah Einbinder Advocates Abolish ICE

Actress Hannah Einbinder intensified calls to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after the shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer.
In a now-deleted Instagram post, she warned that none of us are safe and urged figures to join the fight against ICE.
She linked systemic issues to societal harm.
Homeland Security condemned her remarks, citing rising assaults on ICE personnel.
The debate mirrors nationwide protests against ICE.

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Historical Context

The Alien and Sedition Acts, enacted in 1798 under President John Adams, aimed to restrict immigration and limit free speech amid fears of foreign influence. Their repeal in 1800 by Thomas Jefferson's Democratic-Republicans marked a pivotal shift towards civil liberties. Today, rising support for abolishing ICE reflects ongoing tensions between national security and individual rights, echoing historical debates on immigration policy.

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Thanedar Proposes Abolish ICE

Following the shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis, support for abolishing ICE has risen to 46%, up from 27% in June 2025.
Congressman Shri Thanedar plans to introduce Abolish ICE Act.
Protests against ICE have erupted, including in Nashville where lawmakers joined demonstrators.
Some Democrats warn that embracing abolition could alienate moderate voters.
Republicans defend ICE's actions as necessary for law enforcement.

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