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Amnesty International demands abolition of US immigration enforcement agency
The human rights organisation has called for the dismantling of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, following an incident in Texas where a Venezuelan migrant was shot and wounded by an ICE agent.
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Amnesty International has issued a renewed call for the abolition of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, citing concerns over its enforcement practices and treatment of migrants.
The statement comes less than a week after a Venezuelan migrant was shot and wounded by an ICE agent in Texas, marking another incident of concern for human rights advocates monitoring immigration enforcement operations across the United States.
The rights organisation has long criticised ICE's operational methods and immigration enforcement policies, arguing that the agency's practices often violate fundamental human rights protections. The call for abolition reflects broader debates in the United States about immigration enforcement strategies and accountability mechanisms within federal agencies.
The incident in Texas has reignited scrutiny of ICE operations and the circumstances under which its agents use force during immigration-related enforcement actions. Advocacy groups continue to demand transparency and stricter oversight of the agency's activities.
The statement underscores ongoing tensions between immigration enforcement objectives and human rights protections in the United States, with various organisations pushing for comprehensive reforms or the elimination of existing enforcement structures.