ICE becomes a litmus test in Democratic primaries
TL;DR
ICE’s controversial tactics and a fatal Minneapolis shooting have pushed immigration enforcement to the center of the 2026 midterm campaigns, exposing sharp intra-party battles over whether to rein in, reform, or abolish ICE, with candidates in pivotal primaries—from Minnesota to New Jersey—weighing tougher oversight and bold positions.
- Minnesota killing pushes ICE to center of midterm campaigns Politico
- Democrat rips “spineless” Minnesota GOP officials for refusing to stand up to Trump MS NOW
- Minnesota Democrat likens ICE operations to ‘1930s in Germany’ The Hill
- Senate Majority Leader calls for “unity” in challenging times Northern News Now
- At the Races: Spotlight Minnesota Roll Call
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