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
.Direct attack on Trump's immigration policy
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.
Rejection and concern about the institutional impact The
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
