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Congressman Goes Off On Trump And His Gestapo, "Abolish ICE, There Is No Fixing This"

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Jan 27, 2026
Robert Garcia, U.S. Congressman and former mayor known for immigration oversight, speaks passionately about abolishing ICE. He discusses oversight gaps, missing detainees, plans to subpoena and prosecute leaders, and restoring community trust in policing. He urges unified political action and accountability through legal and legislative routes.
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INSIGHT

ICE Is Beyond Reform

  • Rep. Robert Garcia says ICE cannot be reformed and must be abolished immediately.
  • He argues ICE is a newer agency the country can live without and it perpetrates severe abuses.
INSIGHT

Abolishing ICE As Pro‑Police Policy

  • Garcia says abolishing ICE is the pro-law enforcement position because ICE undermines local police trust.
  • He reports local chiefs and rank-and-file officers are horrified by ICE tactics and community distrust.
ANECDOTE

Alligator Alcatraz And Missing Detainees

  • Hosts raise Alligator Alcatraz and thousands missing from ICE detention with Garcia acknowledging limited information.
  • He says missing-persons issues and restricted oversight are happening across detention centers nationwide.
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