Kamala Harris promoted fundraisers by abolish ICE activists
- Kamala Harris promoted fundraisers for groups advocating defunding ICE and Customs and Border Protection.
- The move sparks debate on immigration enforcement policies and political affiliations.
- Supporters applaud Harris for aligning with progressive voices while critics express concerns over national security implications.
In the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris's past support for left-wing immigration groups has resurfaced, raising concerns about its potential impact on her campaign. Social media posts from 2018 and 2019 reveal that Harris encouraged public donations to fundraisers advocating for the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This association with anti-police activism could complicate her position as the Democratic nominee. Harris was appointed by President Joe Biden in 2021 to tackle the "root causes" of migration at the southern U.S. border. However, as illegal crossings reached unprecedented levels during their administration, Harris and her team have attempted to distance her from the controversial title of "border czar." In a June 2018 post, she urged followers to donate to groups aiding families affected by government actions, linking to a fundraiser aimed at supporting those separated by ICE. Among the organizations benefiting from these fundraisers is the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, which has publicly expressed support for defunding DHS, ICE, and CBP. Other groups involved include the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services and the UndocuBlack Network, both of which advocate for immigrant rights and have criticized police funding. The Harris campaign has not responded to inquiries regarding these past endorsements, leaving questions about their implications for her upcoming campaign.