ICE as an institution has terrorized immigrants and US Citizens alike. They cannot be trusted and will never be trusted in the future. They have done irreparable damage to local law enforcement agencies, who have had their attempts to regain and maintain trust undermined by a violent paramilitary force.

Not only should we abolish ICE, but we should hold those who beat, murdered and enabled these crimes accountable. This includes agents AND leadership in DHS/ICE/CBP.

Reform or additional training will not fix this issue. This administration has already demonstrated that they do not follow rules, training or laws.

This doesn't mean that we don't need immigration enforcement or immigration reform. We DO. But to quote Andrea Pitzker, American journalist: "The correct response to Dachau was not better training for the guards.” Saying we need to reform ICE is like saying Germany should have reformed the Gestapo. We need an entirely new system, process and method of enforcement.

Taking a clear stand on this particular issue, in Ashley's opinion, is a preview of the type a representative will be. If a candidate can't clearly stand on the side of human rights and call out criminal actions, they're showing they'll play both sides in Congress on other issues.

And we don't need another Fetterman or Tillis.