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DNC Unanimously Backs ICE Abolition and Reform Resolutions

8/16/2026

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The United States Democratic National Committee (DNC) unanimously approved resolutions in Austin to abolish ICE and to reform the agency.
Louisiana DNC committeewoman Michele Johnson introduced the abolition measure, citing detainee deaths.
DNC Chairman Ken Martin sponsored the reform resolution, which would curb DHS funding for raids and private detention contracts.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called the abolition push a radical stance.

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The United States Democratic National Committee (DNC) unanimously approved resolutions in Austin to abolish ICE and to reform the agency.
Louisiana DNC committeewoman Michele Johnson introduced the abolition measure, citing detainee deaths.
DNC Chairman Ken Martin sponsored the reform resolution, which would curb DHS funding for raids and private detention contracts.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called the abolition push a radical stance.