Democrats Push to Rein in ICE as Public Backlash Grows

Public outrage over ICE abuses has spurred Democratic proposals to curb the agency, including body cameras, de-escalation training, and banning masks on officers, with some lawmakers even advocating abolishing ICE; centrists warn abolition would be politically costly and urge reform instead. Despite this, funding for ICE is rising in the current budget and plans for a sweeping detention expansion loom, prompting local groups to mobilize against new facilities while lawmakers argue over how to fund and oversee the agency.