Democrats Engage with ICE Protests Amid Calls to Defund Agency and Legislative Responses

Recent protests against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency have energized Democratic efforts to address immigration policy, with grassroots groups mobilizing nationwide. Polls indicate growing public support for abolishing ICE, exemplified by Representative Shri Thanedar's introduction of the Abolish ICE Act to defund the agency. However, some Democrats express caution, noting the potential volatility of such movements and skepticism about the long-term popularity of abolition. California lawmakers have responded with legislation to limit federal immigration enforcement tactics, emphasizing immigrant rights amid ongoing debates.