Abolish ICE: Rep. Delia Ramirez Calls for Defunding DHS & Defends Rep. Ilhan Omar After Attack
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Takeaways
- ❖Rep. Delia Ramirez advocates for the abolition of ICE and the dismantling of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- ❖She alleges that DHS and ICE execute individuals (e.g., Alex Prey, Sylveas, Mari Mad, Renee Good) and then lie about the incidents, operating with impunity.
- ❖Ramirez calls for the impeachment and prosecution of Secretary Christine Gnome for crimes committed under her watch.
- ❖Her "Melt Ice Act" aims to prohibit taxpayer dollars from funding DHS/ICE operations and redirect funds to communities harmed by immigration enforcement.
- ❖She criticizes the appointment of Tom Holman, labeling him as corrupt and responsible for deaths under agency watch, citing a past bribery probe.
- ❖Ramirez condemns Democrats who voted to fund DHS, arguing "not one more dollar" should go to the agency.
- ❖She frames DHS operations in cities like Minneapolis and Chicago as an "invasion."
Insights
1DHS and ICE Allegedly Execute and Lie
Rep. Ramirez states that DHS kills individuals like Alex Prey, Sylveas, Mari Mad, and Renee Good, then lies about the circumstances, often contradicting video evidence. She claims CBP "executed Alex Prey" and DHS "shot Mari Mad and then lied about it."
Mentions specific cases: Alex Prey (killed by Border Patrol, alleged weapon brandishing contradicted by video), Sylveas (killed by DHS/ICE), Mari Mad (shot by DHS, evidence withheld), Renee Good (killed by DHS, agents allegedly cursed at her).
2Call for Impeachment and Prosecution of Secretary Christine Gnome
Ramirez demands the impeachment of Secretary Christine Gnome and her prosecution for "crimes under her watch," asserting that DHS is "rotten from the inside out."
Directly states, "She needs to be impeached... she needs to be prosecuted for the crimes under her watch."
3Abolition of ICE and Dismantling of DHS
Ramirez explicitly calls for the abolition of ICE and the dismantling of the entire DHS agency, arguing that reform is impossible due to its inherent corruption and operational methods.
"The agency itself needs to be dismantled. ICE needs to be abolished." and "There is no fixing, reforming the Department of Homeland Security."
4"Melt Ice Act" to Defund and Redirect Funds
Rep. Ramirez introduced legislation to prohibit DHS from using taxpayer money for "abducting, kidnapping, and detaining people" and to redirect those funds to communities harmed by immigration enforcement.
"I have a bill called Melt Ice Act that would prohibit DHS from using any more of this balloon levels of money... This bill will also redirect all that money back into the communities like Minneapolis, like Chicago that have been harmed by immigration reforce enforcement."
5Allegations of Corruption Against Tom Holman
Ramirez labels Tom Holman, a special advisor on immigration enforcement, as corrupt and responsible for deaths under agency watch, citing a past FBI bribery probe where he allegedly accepted $50,000 in cash for future government contracts.
"Tom Holman is corrupt. He is no better than Gregory Bavino. Tom Holman is also responsible for everything that is happening." The host details the FBI probe and Holman's denial.
Lessons
- Co-sponsor the "Melt Ice Act" to prohibit taxpayer dollars from funding DHS/ICE operations and redirect funds to harmed communities.
- Demand the impeachment and prosecution of Secretary Christine Gnome for alleged crimes under her watch.
- Advocate for "not one more dollar" in funding for DHS and ICE until the agencies are dismantled and abolished.
- Call for an independent investigation into alleged executions and lies by DHS/CBP, demanding the release of all evidence and body camera footage.
Notable Moments
Rep. Ramirez details multiple instances where DHS/CBP agents allegedly killed individuals (Alex Prey, Sylveas, Mari Mad, Renee Good) and subsequently lied about the events, often contradicting available evidence.
These specific accusations form the core justification for her call to dismantle and abolish the agencies, highlighting a perceived pattern of abuse and cover-up rather than isolated incidents.
The host and Rep. Ramirez discuss allegations that Tom Holman, a key figure in immigration enforcement, was recorded accepting $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents in exchange for future government contracts, with the investigation later shut down by the Trump Justice Department.
This incident is presented as direct evidence of corruption within the leadership of the agencies Ramirez seeks to abolish, undermining claims of integrity or reform potential.
Quotes
"She needs to be impeached and then she needs to be prosecuted for the crimes under her watch."
"The agency itself needs to be dismantled. ICE needs to be abolished."
"Not one more dollar as long as Christy Gnome is the secretary. Not one more dollar until we have body cameras. Not one more dollar until we get rid of secret police."
"Tom Holman is corrupt. He is no better than Gregory Bavino."
"There is no fixing, reforming the Department of Homeland Security."
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