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ICE to be abolished under new proposed bill, DHS responds

Congressman Shri Thanedar introduced the Abolish ICE Act to terminate ICE funding and dissolve the agency within 90 days of enactment.
The bill has been referred to the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Ways and Means Committees for review.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said attacks on ICE are wrong and officers face increased assaults.
The Abolish ICE Act cites past incidents, including a fatal 2026 shooting in Minneapolis, to argue reform is insufficient.
Polls in early 2026 show mixed public support for abolishing ICE, with significant Democratic backing.
The bill would reassign ICE duties to other federal agencies if enacted.
Representative Ilhan Omar and Governor Tim Walz commented on ICE’s impact amid protests and policy debates.
The Abolish ICE Act has a challenging path in a Republican-led House and Senate.
ICE was created in 2003 under DHS as part of post-9/11 government reorganization.
The legislation would terminate funding and rescind unobligated funds.

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