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Ilhan Omar: “We must abolish ICE.”

Featuring: Ilhan Omar, Democratic | U.S. House Minnesota, District 5

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Ayanna Pressley and Ilhan Omar Hold a Press Conference in Minneapolis, Renew Calls to Abolish ICE

Published | Video Starts at 03:52

Everyone here understands that voting no on DHS funding bill is the bare minimum. Backing the resolution to impeach Christi Noem is the bare minimum. Holding law, breaking ICE agents legally accountable is the bare minimal. We must abolish ICE. This moment demands it. And next, I want to introduce my dear friend and colleague, Congresswoman Ayanna Presley. Thank you, Ilhan. Earlier today we visited the sacred space where Alex Prezzi was executed in broad daylight. (03:52–03:56)

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