DNC Votes to Back Eliminating ICE as Trump Expands Deportations

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has voted to back a resolution urging lawmakers to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a move that reflects the party's growing confrontational stance against the agency. This development comes as President Donald Trump continues to expand deportation efforts, further exacerbating the issue ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

During the DNC's summer meeting in Austin, Texas, members approved this resolution alongside another calling for reforms to ICE, revealing differing views within the party on whether the agency should be eliminated or restructured. The resolution urges Democratic members of Congress to pass legislation abolishing ICE, scaling back the immigration detention system, limiting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding until certain enforcement actions cease, and ending contracts with private detention providers.

While this resolution is not binding, it offers a glimpse into the positions of many Democratic activists and officials regarding immigration enforcement as they prepare for the upcoming midterms.