Mamdani Pushes Call to Abolish ICE After Deadly Houston Shooting The recent shooting incident in Houston has reignited the long standing debate about the role and purpose of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in enforcing immigration laws.
As a federal agency responsible for detecting and preventing immigration related crimes, ICE's activities have been shrouded in controversy, with many arguing that its methods are often heavy handed and discriminatory.
Understanding the Context: ICE and Immigration in the US Established in 2003 as a successor to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), ICE was tasked with consolidating immigration law enforcement under one umbrella.