Businessman and Democratic leader Tom Steyer was left at the center of the controversy after suggesting that the Immigration Service should be abolished and treated as a criminal organization.
ICE plays central roles in migratory control and the fight against transnational crime
Its weakening could favor illegal networks and human trafficking
The initiative reflects a growing radicalization within progressivism
For many analysts, this type of approach is part of an electoral strategy that seeks to capture the most ideologized vote, but at the same time alienates
moderate sectors concerned about security and public order.The state of California has established itself in recent years as the main bastion of progressive policies in the United States. However, initiatives such as Steyer's rekindle the debate about the limits of these policies and their impact on governance
.Meanwhile, the episode adds a new chapter to the growing political tension surrounding immigration, one of the most sensitive issues on the American agenda.
In the midst of the race for governor of California, Democratic leader Tom Steyer generated strong rejection when he publicly raised the possibility of abolishing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and even advancing its criminalization.
The statement quickly went viral on social networks after Steyer himself stated that ICE acts “like a criminal organization”, accusing it of practices such as intimidation, violence and racial persecution. The message was interpreted by political analysts as an even more radical turn within the Democratic Party on migration issues
.In his publication, Steyer also took aim at President Donald Trump, whom he accused of harming the most vulnerable sectors while benefiting the elites. However, the proposal set off alarm bells in conservative and moderate sectors, who consider that this type of discourse weakens the institutions responsible
for ensuring compliance with the law.During the Trump administration, immigration policy focused on strengthening border controls and combating illegal immigration, a line that was supported by large sectors of the U.S. electorate who demand order and security.
proposal to move against ICE was not only criticized by Republican leaders, but also by security specialists who warn of the impact of eliminating or prosecuting
