Democrats Walk a Border Line as ICE Divides the Party

Democrats have found a border-friendly message but remain split on ICE, with moderates pushing safeguards and accountability while some progressives seek abolition or deep reform. Polls show limited backing for abolition among undecided voters, and battleground candidates in states like Maine, Michigan, Texas and Minnesota are carefully balancing the base with swing voters as immigration policy stays a central issue heading toward the 2028 path and 2026 midterms.