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Ilhan Omar: “We need to abolish ICE and dismantle the systems of…”

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

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

Published January 28, 2026 | 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 We need to abolish ICE and dismantle the systems of oppression that have gotten us to this point. 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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