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AOC and Mayor Mamdani Both Call for Abolishing ICE — New Poll Shows Half of American Women Agree
What's the gist?
NYC's two most prominent progressive voices — Rep. AOC and Mayor Zohran Mamdani — are united in calling for ICE to be abolished. Mamdani made the case on The View, while AOC pointed to a new poll showing 50% of American women support ending the agency.
Context
The "Abolish ICE" movement has gained new momentum with NYC's progressive leadership aligned against Trump's deportation agenda. Mayor Mamdani appeared on The View to defend his sanctuary city stance, calling ICE "an agency that has lost its way." Meanwhile, AOC accused the government of cutting healthcare to fund "thugs in the street." The poll showing half of American women support abolition suggests the once-fringe position is entering the mainstream.
Positive takes
Women Speaking. Half of American women agree — that's a massive mandate. The Abolish ICE movement has gone mainstream.
Sanctuary City. Someone has to stand up to Trump's deportation machine. Mamdani and AOC aren't backing down.
Negative takes
Radical Agenda. The mayor of America's biggest city wants to abolish federal law enforcement? This is insane.
Out of Touch. Most Americans want the border secured. NYC progressives are living in a bubble.
Lawless City. Mamdani on The View calling ICE 'an agency that has lost its way' — sounds like NYC is the one that's lost its way.
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