Calls to abolish the agency have persisted for years and have been pervasive in Democratic primaries with the rise of democratic socialists and other progressive candidates.
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New York City Democratic Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday called for the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the wake of an office-involved shooting in Texas.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by ICE agents after he allegedly attempted to run them over with his vehicle, The Hill reported.
"Lorenzo Salgado Araujo called Houston home for 35 years. On Tuesday, an ICE agent shot and killed him. His family learned of his death from a video before anyone bothered to knock on their door," Mamdani posted on X.
"New York City stands with the Salgado family in demanding a full, independent investigation and real accountability," he added. "To the Salgado family and any immigrant family in this city living in fear: we grieve with you and we will continue to stand beside you in the pursuit of justice. Abolish ICE."
Calls to abolish the agency have persisted for years and have been pervasive in Democratic primaries with the rise of democratic socialists and other progressive candidates.
Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent for Just the News. Follow him on X.
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