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Amnesty International calls for abolition of US immigration agency ICE

Amnesty International has called for the abolition of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, alleging widespread human rights violations during large-scale immigration operations.

By Babatunde Ademola Fadewo

1 min read 3 views Updated Oct 12, 2026

Amnesty International has called for the abolition of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, arguing that its current structure cannot be reformed to comply with international human rights standards. The rights group made the call in a new report based on more than 150 testimonies gathered in four US cities between March and June.
The report alleges widespread abuses during large-scale immigration operations, including excessive force, intimidation and mass detention. Amnesty said recent shootings involving federal agents had intensified concern over immigration enforcement practices, while ICE and the US Department of Homeland Security had not responded to requests for comment at the time of publication.
Amnesty said any replacement immigration enforcement system should be rebuilt around international human rights law and stronger safeguards for migrants, asylum seekers and refugees. The call represents the organisation鈥檚 policy position and does not mean ICE has been abolished or that the US government has agreed to dismantle the agency.

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Amnesty International has called for the abolition of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, alleging widespread human rights violations during large-scale immigration operations. Amnesty International has called for the abolition of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, arguing that its current structure cannot be reformed to comply with international human rights standards. The rights group made the...

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  • Amnesty International has called for the abolition of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, alleging widespread human rights violations during large-scale immigration operations.
  • Amnesty International has called for the abolition of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, arguing that its current structure cannot be reformed to comply with international human rights standards.
  • The rights group made the call in a new report based on more than 150 testimonies gathered in four US cities between March and June.The report alleges widespread abuses during large-scale immigration operations, including excessive force, intimidation and mass detention.
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Amnesty International has called for the abolition of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, alleging widespread human rights violations during large-scale immigration operations. Amnesty International has called for the abolition of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, arguing that its current structure cannot be reformed to comply with international human rights standards. The rights group made the...

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