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Tennessee Democrats Demand Abolition of ICE Amid Violence Claims

1/22/2026

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On January 20, 2026, six hard-line Democrats in the Tennessee House of Representatives criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for unchecked violence and arbitrary arrests.
They called for ICE's abolition amid reports of detaining U.S. citizens in various states.
They emphasized the need for a bold response, stating, "Now is the time to be bold and unapologetic and fight for our people, because our people are under attack."

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Story summary

On January 20, 2026, six hard-line Democrats in the Tennessee House of Representatives criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for unchecked violence and arbitrary arrests.
They called for ICE's abolition amid reports of detaining U.S. citizens in various states.
They emphasized the need for a bold response, stating, "Now is the time to be bold and unapologetic and fight for our people, because our people are under attack."