Indian-origin US Lawmaker Shri Thanedar Introduces 'Abolish ICE Act' Amid Controversy

• Indian-origin US Congressman Shri Thanedar introduced the 'Abolish ICE Act' following the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis and ongoing controversy over ICE's aggressive tactics.
• The bill aims to dismantle the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency within 90 days of enactment and replace its harsh deportation methods with fairer, law-based approaches.
• Thanedar argues that ICE, established in 2003, has prioritized aggressive enforcement and violence over due process, becoming "beyond reform" and terrorizing American communities.
• The Act proposes reassigning immigration enforcement duties to other federal agencies, such as the Department of Homeland Security, as was done before ICE's creation.
• Thanedar's move has sparked outrage from Trump allies and supporters, who have criticized his heritage and English skills, while also garnering support from other Democratic lawmakers like Ro Khanna and Ilhan Omar.

Why It Matters: Shri Thanedar's 'Abolish ICE Act' seeks to dismantle the agency, citing its aggressive tactics and need for reform.